About the Green Hylia
The green hylia is a monotypic genus widespread in tropical Africa, where it mostly inhabits the understory and mid-stratum of moist forest. It is a canopy insectivore which had been tentatively placed within the family of Cettiidae warblers, but in 2019 its assignment to a new family, the Hyliidae, was strongly supported.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hylias (Hyliidae) |
| Species | Hylia prasina |
| Species Codes | grehyl1, GRHY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Hylia belong to?
The Green Hylia (Hylia prasina) belongs to the Hylias family (Hyliidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green Hylia?
The green hylia is a monotypic genus widespread in tropical Africa, where it mostly inhabits the understory and mid-stratum of moist forest. It is a canopy insectivore which had been tentatively placed within the family of Cettiidae warblers, but in 2019 its assignment to a new family, the Hyliidae,...
Where can I report a Green Hylia sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Hylia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grehyl1, or on iNaturalist.
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