White-eared tailorbird
Species of bird
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The white-eared tailorbird (Orthotomus cinereiceps) 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 the Philippine islands of Basilan and West Mindanao.
| White-eared tailorbird | |
|---|---|
| |
| ssp. obscurior | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cisticolidae |
| Genus: | Orthotomus |
| Species: | O. cinereiceps |
| Binomial name | |
| Orthotomus cinereiceps Sharpe, 1877 | |
Description
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
- Orthotomus cinereiceps cinereiceps: Found on Basilan Island
- Orthotomus cinereiceps obscurior: Found in Zamboanga Peninsula. Cotabato. Misamis Oriental,
Ecology and behavior
Habitat and conservation status
White-eared tailorbird is found in dense tangles in primary and secondary forest and forest clearings up to 1,000 meters above sea level.[3]
IUCN has assessed this bird as a Least-concern species due to its tolerance to degraded habitat.[3]
