Attila

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Attilas
File:CAPITAO-DE-SAIRA ( Attila rufus ).png
Grey-hooded Attila
Scientific classification
Unrecognized taxon (fix):	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.

Species

• 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
• Grey-hooded Attila, Attila rufus

References

• Hilty, Steven L. (2003): Birds of Venezuela. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5
• Stiles, F. Gary & Skutch, Alexander Frank (1989): A guide to the birds of Costa Rica. Comistock, Ithaca. ISBN 0-8014-9600-4

This article is part of Project Bird Genera, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each genus, including made-up genera.