Attila (genus)
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| Grey-hooded attila | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Suborder: | Tyranni |
| Infraorder: | Tyrannides |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: |
Attila Lesson, 1831 |
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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.
The genus contains seven species:
Some authorities, either presently or formerly, recognize additional species as belonging to the genus Attila including:
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