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Oriolidae is a family of colorful birds found mainly in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for their striking plumage and melodious songs. These birds are important members of their ecosystems as they help control insect populations and disperse seeds through fruit consumption.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyOriolidae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- passerines
- Image
- Oriolus chinensis.jpg
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Article
The Old World orioles (Oriolidae) are an Old World family of passerine birds. The family contains 41 species which are divided in 4 genera. The family includes two extinct species from New Zealand that are placed in the genus Turnagra.
Taxonomy and systematics