Philippine Tailorbird
NamePhilippine Tailorbird
Common NamePhilippine Tailorbird
Scientific NameOrthotomus castaneiceps
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent rufous-chestnut crown and nape, contrasting with a white throat and breast. Its upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-green, while the flanks are greyish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically loud, repetitive, and often described as a series of sharp 'chee-wit' or 'twee-twee-twee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many islands including Luzon, Mindanao, and the Visayas, inhabiting a variety of forested and scrubby areas.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut cap, White throat and breast, Olive-green back, Small size, Active foraging in dense vegetation
Description
The Philippine Tailorbird is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous cap. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often seen hopping and flitting through vegetation in search of insects.
