在某些分类中，被认为是蝇虎科的亚科（莺亚科）；欧洲莺；美洲戴菊鸟和食虫鸣禽。
In some classifications considered a subfamily ( Sylviinae ) of the family Muscicapidae : Old World ( true ) warblers ; American kinglets and gnatcatchers .
莺亚科