Common Tailorbird
NameCommon Tailorbird
Common NameCommon Tailorbird
Scientific NameOrthotomus sutorius
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Common Tailorbird has bright olive-green upperparts, a distinctive rufous (chestnut) cap on its head, and whitish underparts. It features a pale greyish face and a relatively long, often cocked tail.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a loud, repetitive, and often far-carrying 'chee-up chee-up chee-up' or 'towit-towit-towit' sound, sometimes described as a sharp 'pree-pree-pree'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Southeast Asia to southern China and Java.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, olive-green back, long cocked tail, distinctive loud call, sewn-leaf nest
Description
A small, active songbird known for its distinctive rufous cap and greenish upperparts. It is famous for its unique nest-building technique, where it 'sews' leaves together to create a pouch for its nest.
