About the African Tailorbird
The red-capped forest warbler, also known as the African tailorbird, is a songbird of the family Cisticolidae, formerly part of the "Old World warbler" assemblage. It is found in Mozambique and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests from 1600 to 2500 m.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Artisornis metopias |
| Species Codes | afrtai2, AFTA, RCFW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Tailorbird belong to?
The African Tailorbird (Artisornis metopias) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Tailorbird?
The red-capped forest warbler, also known as the African tailorbird, is a songbird of the family Cisticolidae, formerly part of the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage. It is found in Mozambique and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests from 1600 to 2500 m....
Where can I report a African Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of African Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrtai2, or on iNaturalist.
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