About the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird
The yellow-breasted tailorbird is a species of passerine bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. This species is endemic to Philippines on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. It is known for its bright color relative to other tailorbirds with a yellow body and a striking black head with a white spot under its chin. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Orthotomus samarensis |
| Species Codes | yebtai1, YBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird belong to?
The Yellow-breasted Tailorbird (Orthotomus samarensis) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird?
The yellow-breasted tailorbird is a species of passerine bird formerly placed in the \"Old World warbler\" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. This species is endemic to Philippines on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. It is known for its bright color relative to other tailorbi...
Where can I report a Yellow-breasted Tailorbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-breasted Tailorbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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