About the Dark-necked Tailorbird
The dark-necked tailorbird is a songbird species. Formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it is 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 atrogularis |
| Species Codes | dantai1, DNTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-necked Tailorbird belong to?
The Dark-necked Tailorbird (Orthotomus atrogularis) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dark-necked Tailorbird?
The dark-necked tailorbird is a songbird species. Formerly placed in the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage, it is now placed in the family Cisticolidae....
Where can I report a Dark-necked Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-necked Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dantai1, 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
1,992
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