About the Visayan Tailorbird
The Visayan tailorbird, also known as the Philippine tailorbird or the chestnut-crowned 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 Philippines in Western Visayas. 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 castaneiceps |
| Species Codes | phitai1, PHTA, VITA, CCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Visayan Tailorbird belong to?
The Visayan Tailorbird (Orthotomus castaneiceps) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Visayan Tailorbird?
The Visayan tailorbird, also known as the Philippine tailorbird or the chestnut-crowned 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 Philippines in Western Visayas. Its natural habitats are tropi...
Where can I report a Visayan Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Visayan Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phitai1, or on iNaturalist.
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