About the Southern Hyliota
The Southern Hyliota (Hyliota australis) is a species of bird in the Hyliotas family (Hyliotidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 4 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code souhyl1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hyliotas (Hyliotidae) |
| Species | Hyliota australis |
| Species Codes | souhyl1, SOHY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Hyliota belong to?
The Southern Hyliota (Hyliota australis) belongs to the Hyliotas family (Hyliotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Hyliota?
The Southern Hyliota is a member of the Hyliotas family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Southern Hyliota sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Hyliota on eBird (ebird.org) using species code souhyl1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hyliotas 4 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
4
Species in Family
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