About Australo-Papuan Bellbirds

Overview

The Australo-Papuan Bellbirds are a family of birds (Latin: Oreoicidae) within the order Perching Birds (Passerines). Worldwide the family includes about 3 genera and 3 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Australasia. Notable genera include Aleadryas, Ornorectes, Oreoica. Passeriformes, the perching birds or songbirds, are by far the largest bird order, with 144 families and about 6,758 species, roughly half of all living birds.

Classification

Family: Oreoicidae (Australo-Papuan Bellbirds); Order: Perching Birds (Passerines); about 3 genera and 3 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Australasia.