About the White-browed Tailorbird
The black-headed tailorbird, also known as the white-browed tailorbird, is a species of songbird in the cisticola family, Cisticolidae. First formally described by the Scottish ornithologist Arthur Hay in 1877, it is endemic to the southeastern Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Mindanao, Dinagat, and Siargao. It inhabits dense undergrowth in lowland forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus nigriceps |
| Species Codes | whbtai1, WBTA, BHTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-browed Tailorbird belong to?
The White-browed Tailorbird (Orthotomus nigriceps) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-browed Tailorbird?
The black-headed tailorbird, also known as the white-browed tailorbird, is a species of songbird in the cisticola family, Cisticolidae. First formally described by the Scottish ornithologist Arthur Hay in 1877, it is endemic to the southeastern Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Mindan...
Where can I report a White-browed Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-browed Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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