Yellow-breasted Tailorbird
Orthotomus samarensis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
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.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Cisticolidae
- Genus
- Orthotomus