About the Common Iora
The common iora is a small passerine bird found across the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with populations showing plumage variations, some of which are designated as subspecies. A species found in scrub and forest, it is easily detected from its loud whistles and the bright colours. During the breeding season, males display by fluffing up their feathers and spiral in the air appearing like a green, black, yellow, and white ball.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ioras (Aegithinidae) |
| Species | Aegithina tiphia |
| Species Codes | comior1, COIO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Iora belong to?
The Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) belongs to the Ioras family (Aegithinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Iora?
The common iora is a small passerine bird found across the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with populations showing plumage variations, some of which are designated as subspecies. A species found in scrub and forest, it is easily detected from its loud whistles and the bright colour...
Where can I report a Common Iora sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Iora on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comior1, or on iNaturalist.
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