About the Cambodian Tailorbird
The Cambodian tailorbird is a species of bird endemic to Cambodia, likely confined to a single dense shrub habitat in the floodplain of the Mekong river. It was first discovered and recorded by scientists in 2009 in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, during avian influenza checks. In 2013, it was determined to be a unique species and formally described. It is a very small bird, about 10 cm long, with an orange-red tuft on its head.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus chaktomuk |
| Species Codes | camtai1, CATA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cambodian Tailorbird belong to?
The Cambodian Tailorbird (Orthotomus chaktomuk) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cambodian Tailorbird?
The Cambodian Tailorbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cambodian Tailorbird?
The Cambodian tailorbird is a species of bird endemic to Cambodia, likely confined to a single dense shrub habitat in the floodplain of the Mekong river. It was first discovered and recorded by scientists in 2009 in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, during avian influenza checks. In 2013, it was ...
Where can I report a Cambodian Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Cambodian Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code camtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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