Attila (genus)
| Attilas | |
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| Grey-hooded attila | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Suborder: | Tyranni |
| Infraorder: | Tyrannides |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Attila Lesson, 1831 |
| Species | |
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Attila is a genus of tropical passerine birds, the attilas. They belong to the tyrant flycatcher family. The species in this genus have large heads and hooked bills; they are markedly predatory and aggressive for their size – hence the scientific and common names, which refer to Attila the Hun.
Species
- Rufous-tailed attila, Attila phoenicurus
- Cinnamon attila, Attila cinnamomeus
- Ochraceous attila, Attila torridus
- Citron-bellied attila, Attila citriniventris
- Bright-rumped attila, Attila spadiceus
- Flammulated attila, Attila (spadiceus) flammulatus
- White-eyed attila, Attila bolivianus
- Grey-hooded attila, Attila rufus
References
- Hilty, Steven L. (2003): Birds of Venezuela. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5
- Stiles, F. Gary & Skutch, Alexander Frank (1989): A guide to the birds of Costa Rica. Comistock, Ithaca. ISBN 0-8014-9600-4
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