About Tetrakas & Allies

Overview

The Tetrakas & Allies are a family of birds (Latin: Bernieridae) within the order Perching Birds (Passerines). Worldwide the family includes about 8 genera and 11 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Africa. Notable genera include Xanthomixis, Crossleyia, Oxylabes. 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: Bernieridae (Tetrakas & Allies); Order: Perching Birds (Passerines); about 8 genera and 11 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Africa.