About the Ashy Tailorbird
The ashy tailorbird is a species of songbird from Southeast Asia, formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus ruficeps |
| Species Codes | ashtai1, ASTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy Tailorbird belong to?
The Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ashy Tailorbird?
The ashy tailorbird is a species of songbird from Southeast Asia, formerly placed in the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae....
Where can I report a Ashy Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ashtai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cisticolas and Allies 164 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
164
Species in Family
3,420
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