About the Green-backed Tailorbird
The green-backed tailorbird, also known as the trilling tailorbird, is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. The bird is endemic to the Philippines on the Northern side of the island of Luzon. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, tropical mangrove forests and secondary growth.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus chloronotus |
| Species Codes | gnbtai1, TRTA, GBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-backed Tailorbird belong to?
The Green-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus chloronotus) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green-backed Tailorbird?
The green-backed tailorbird, also known as the trilling tailorbird, is a species of bird formerly placed in the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. The bird is endemic to the Philippines on the Northern side of the island of Luzon. Its natural habitats are trop...
Where can I report a Green-backed Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-backed Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gnbtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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