''Phyllomyias'' is a genus of small birds in the tyrant-flycatcher family Tyrannidae. They are found in wooded habitats of

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and South America. Some species are among the commonest birds in their range, while other are rare and threatened. They have a short, stubby bill, are greenish above, yellowish or whitish below, and all except the sooty-headed tyrannulet have pale wing-bars or edging. They feed on small arthropods and fruits. Most species regularly take part in

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Species

The genus ''Phyllomyias'' contains 14 species:

References

* Fitzpatrick, J. W. (2004). Genus ''Phyllomyias''. pp. 259–262 in: del Hoyo, J., A. Elliott, & D. A. Christie. eds (2004), ''

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