Attila (genus)

Taxobox
name = Attilas
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Aves
subclassis = Neornithes
infraclassis = Neognathae
superordo = Neoaves
ordo = Passeriformes
subordo = Tyranni
infraordo = Tyrannides
familia = Tyrannidae
genus = "Attila"
genus_authority = Lesson, 1830
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = 7-8, see text

"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.

pecies

* 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"
* Dull-capped Attila, "Attila bolivianus"
* Gray-hooded Attila, "Attila rufus"

References

* (2003): "Birds of Venezuela". Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5
* (1989): "A guide to the birds of Costa Rica". Comistock, Ithaca. ISBN 0-8014-9600-4