About the Mountain Tailorbird
The mountain tailorbird is a songbird species formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but is now placed in the genus Phyllergates of the family Cettiidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bush Warblers and Allies (Cettiidae) |
| Species | Phyllergates cucullatus |
| Species Codes | moutai2, MOTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Tailorbird belong to?
The Mountain Tailorbird (Phyllergates cucullatus) belongs to the Bush Warblers and Allies family (Cettiidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Tailorbird?
The mountain tailorbird is a songbird species formerly placed in the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage, but is now placed in the genus Phyllergates of the family Cettiidae....
Where can I report a Mountain Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moutai2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Bush Warblers and Allies 32 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
32
Species in Family
568
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