About the Rufous-fronted Tailorbird
The rufous-fronted tailorbird is a species of bird formerly placed in the Old World warbler assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the southern and eastern Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus frontalis |
| Species Codes | ruftai1, RFTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-fronted Tailorbird belong to?
The Rufous-fronted Tailorbird (Orthotomus frontalis) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-fronted Tailorbird?
The rufous-fronted tailorbird is a species of bird formerly placed in the Old World warbler assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the southern and eastern Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical mangrove forests....
Where can I report a Rufous-fronted Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-fronted Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruftai1, or on iNaturalist.
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