About Hylias

Overview

The Hylias are a family of birds (Latin: Hyliidae) within the order Perching Birds (Passerines). Worldwide the family includes about 2 genera and 2 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Africa. Notable genera include Hylia, Pholidornis. 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: Hyliidae (Hylias); Order: Perching Birds (Passerines); about 2 genera and 2 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Africa.