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IUCN status: Least ConcernCommon Iora at a glance
The Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) is a bird in the family Aegithinidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra. Diet: insect-eater (insectivore); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.
| Scientific name | Aegithina tiphia |
|---|---|
| Indonesian name | Cipoh kacat |
| Group | Birds |
| Family | Aegithinidae |
| Observation records | Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra |
| Taxonomic group | Passeriformes |
| GBIF records | 7,678 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Carnivore (meat-eater) — insect-eater (insectivore) · AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022) |
| Reproduction | Laying eggs (oviparous) · Vigie-Nature École (MNHN) |
| Active | Diurnal (active by day) · EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt |
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What is the Common Iora?
Common Iora refers to Aegithina tiphia, in the genus Aegithina, family Aegithinidae, and order Passeriformes. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.
What is known about the Common Iora?
The common iora uses scrub and forest edges; plumage varies among populations, so a photograph from one region may differ from another.
Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.
Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗
How many Indonesian records name the Common Iora?
When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 7,678 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
Where were observations reported?
Place labels appearing in the results include Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
How can you observe the Common Iora?
Record the date, broad location, voice and visible plumage without approaching nests or young. A clear, distant photograph is more useful than disturbing a bird for a closer view. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.
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To explore this group further, compare Common Iora with Black Sunbird, Helmeted Friarbird, Willie Wagtail. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.
Scientific classification of the Common Iora
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Aegithinidae |
| Genus | Aegithina |
| Species | Aegithina tiphia |
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).
Common questions about the Common Iora
What is the scientific name of the Common Iora?
The scientific name of the Common Iora is Aegithina tiphia, in the family Aegithinidae and the order Passeriformes. In Indonesian it is called Cipoh kacat.
What kind of animal is the Common Iora?
The Common Iora is a bird in the family Aegithinidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a insect-eater (insectivore).
Where does the Common Iora live in Indonesia?
Observation records of the Common Iora summarised in this guide mainly come from Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra. That list is not a complete range map.
What does the Common Iora eat?
The Common Iora is a insect-eater (insectivore). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022).
How does the Common Iora reproduce?
The Common Iora reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: Vigie-Nature École (MNHN).
Is the Common Iora nocturnal?
The cited source records the Common Iora as diurnal (active by day). Source: EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt.
See also the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia.
What is the scientific classification of the Common Iora?
Scientific classification of the Common Iora: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Aves, order Passeriformes, family Aegithinidae, genus Aegithina, species Aegithina tiphia.
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.
Is the Common Iora endangered?
No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Common Iora is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.
This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Common Iora is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).
Sources & references
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
- GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
- iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
- Species account — background reading ↗
- AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022) ↗
- Vigie-Nature École (MNHN) ↗
- EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt ↗
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗
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