Cambodian Tailorbird
NameCambodian Tailorbird
Common NameCambodian Tailorbird
Scientific NameOrthotomus chaktomuk
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-orange crown and nape, greyish-brown upperparts, and whitish underparts. A prominent blackish throat patch is visible, particularly in males, contrasting with a white eye-ring and pale lores.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically a loud, rapid, and repetitive series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'chick-chick-chick' notes, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsurban, forest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cambodia, primarily found in the lowlands around the Mekong River, Tonlé Sap, and Bassac River floodplains, including urban areas like Phnom Penh.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange cap, Black throat patch (more prominent in males), Small size, Greyish-brown upperparts, White eye-ring
Description
The Cambodian Tailorbird is a small, active passerine characterized by its rufous cap and a distinctive black throat patch, more prominent in males. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often heard before it is seen.
