Green-backed Tailorbird
Orthotomus chloronotus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The green-backed tailorbird (Orthotomus chloronotus), also known as the trilling tailorbird, is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. The bird is endemic to the Philippines on the Northern side of the island of Luzon. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, tropical mangrove forests and secondary growth.
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Range and habitat
Northern and central Luzon (Philippines).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Green-backed tailorbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
