About the Gray-backed Tailorbird
The gray-backed tailorbird is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and found only on the islands of Luzon and Catanduanes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus derbianus |
| Species Codes | gybtai1, GBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-backed Tailorbird belong to?
The Gray-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-backed Tailorbird?
The gray-backed tailorbird is a species of bird formerly placed in the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and found only on the islands of Luzon and Catanduanes....
Where can I report a Gray-backed Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-backed Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gybtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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