Ashy Tailorbird
NameAshy Tailorbird
Common NameAshy Tailorbird
Scientific NameOrthotomus ruficeps
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) crown and nape. The face and underparts are ash-grey, sometimes with a whitish belly. The back and wings are olive-brown, and the tail is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, repetitive, and often metallic calls, typically described as a persistent 'chee-chee-chee' or 'chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and various smaller surrounding islands.
Identifying FeaturesRufous cap, Ash-grey underparts, Olive-brown back, Longish reddish-brown tail often cocked, Small size, Loud, repetitive calls
Description
The Ashy Tailorbird is a small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive rufous cap and ash-grey underparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often with its tail cocked, and is known for its loud, repetitive calls.
