Green-backed Tailorbird
NameGreen-backed Tailorbird
Common NameGreen-backed Tailorbird
Scientific NameOrthotomus cuculatus
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis tailorbird has a striking rufous (reddish-brown) cap and forehead, contrasting with a greyish-white face and throat. Its back and wings are a vibrant olive-green, while the underparts are yellowish-white to pale greyish, often with a rufous-orange wash on the vent and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a loud, repetitive, and often rapid series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'chee-wit' notes. The song can also be described as a 'whip-whip-whip' or 'twee-twee-twee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Green-backed Tailorbird is found across Southeast Asia, including parts of northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesRufous cap, Bright olive-green back, Pale underparts, Small size, Long, slender bill
Description
The Green-backed Tailorbird is a small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive rufous cap and bright olive-green back. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth in subtropical and tropical forests, where it forages for insects. This species is also known for its unique nest-building behavior, sewing leaves together to create a secure pouch for its eggs.
