Mountain Tailorbird
NameMountain Tailorbird
Common NameMountain Tailorbird
Scientific NamePhyllergates cucullatus
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive rufous (orange-brown) crown, a grey face and nape, and an olive-green back and wings. Its underparts are a striking bright yellow from the throat to the vent. The bill is dark and slender, and the legs are brownish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, clear, and often repeated song, typically described as 'chee-wit' or 'twee-twee-twee'. It also produces various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Mountain Tailorbird is widely distributed across Southeast Asia, including parts of the Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India), Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo), and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Grey face and nape, Bright yellow underparts, Olive-green back, Small size
Description
The Mountain Tailorbird is a small, active warbler found in montane forests. It is characterized by its colorful plumage, including a rufous cap and bright yellow underparts, and is often heard before it is seen as it forages in dense undergrowth.
