Family

Passeridae

51 species in this taxon

Passeridae (Passeridae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 51 known species. Key genus groups include Carpospiza, Gymnoris, Histurgops, Hypocryptadius, Montifringilla, and Onychostruthus. Among its members, 3 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Songbirds (Passeriformes).