| Hylacola | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Shy heathwren (Hylacola cauta) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Acanthizidae |
| Genus: | Hylacola Gould, 1843 |
Hylacola is a genus of bird in the family Acanthizidae.
It contains the following species, both of which are endemic to Australia: [1]
| Image | Common Name | Scientific name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Shy heathwren | Hylacola cauta | Australia. |
 | Chestnut-rumped heathwren | Hylacola pyrrhopygia | Australia. |
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