About the Rufous-tailed Tailorbird
The rufous-tailed tailorbird is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus sericeus |
| Species Codes | ruttai1, RTTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-tailed Tailorbird belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Tailorbird (Orthotomus sericeus) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Tailorbird?
The rufous-tailed tailorbird is a species of bird formerly placed in the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist...
Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruttai1, or on iNaturalist.
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