Kingdom Animalia Infraorder Tyrannides Scientific name Attila Higher classification Tyrant flycatcher Order Passerine | Suborder Tyranni Family Tyrannidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Bright‑rumped attila, Cinnamon attila, White‑eyed attila, Rufous‑tailed attila, Grey‑hooded attila | ||
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.
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