Long-billed Tailorbird
NameLong-billed Tailorbird
Common NameLong-billed Tailorbird
Scientific NameArtisornis moreaui
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-greenish to brownish-grey, often with a rufous wash on the crown and nape. Underparts are pale greyish-white, sometimes with a yellowish tinge on the flanks. The long, slender bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid, and often repetitive notes, sometimes described as a 'chip-chip-chip' or a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeRestricted to two small, disjunct populations: one in the East Usambara Mountains of Tanzania and another in the Njesi Highlands of northern Mozambique.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender, slightly decurved bill, Small size (approx. 10-11 cm), Olive-greenish/brownish-grey upperparts with rufous crown, Pale greyish-white underparts, Secretive behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Long-billed Tailorbird is a small, secretive passerine known for its distinctive long, slender, and slightly decurved bill. It typically inhabits the dense undergrowth and mid-story of evergreen forests, where it forages for insects.
