Leiothrix

Leiothrix is a genus in the Leiothrichidae family. Among the Old World babblers proper, they belong to a clade also containing at least the liocichlas, barwings, minlas and sibias. The sibias are possibly their closest living relatives (Cibois 2003).

There are two species:


 * Silver-eared Mesia, Leiothrix argentauris
 * Red-billed Leiothrix or "Pekin Nightingale", Leiothrix lutea

Their delicate colors and accomplished song make them popular cagebirds.