About Sylviid Babblers

Overview

The Sylviid Babblers are a family of birds (Latin: Sylviidae) within the order Perching Birds (Passerines). Worldwide the family includes about 2 genera and 32 species. Its members are primarily distributed across the Palearctic, Africa. Notable genera include Curruca, Sylvia. 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: Sylviidae (Sylviid Babblers); Order: Perching Birds (Passerines); about 2 genera and 32 species.

Distribution

Primarily across the Palearctic, Africa.