Family
Malaconotidae
48 species in this taxon
Malaconotidae (Malaconotidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 8 genuss with 48 known species. Key genus groups include Bocagia, Chlorophoneus, Dryoscopus, Laniarius, Malaconotus, and Nilaus. Among its members, 5 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Songbirds (Passeriformes).