Common Tailorbird
Common Tailorbird
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A small, brightly colored warbler with a long, often cocked tail, rufous crown, yellowish-green upperparts, and whitish underparts. It is known for its remarkable nest-building.
Where to spot
Gardens, cultivated areas, scrubland, and light woodlands across a wide range of Asia, from India to Southeast Asia and China.
How to spot
Look for its rufous cap and often cocked tail. It's an active, vocal bird, typically found in dense bushes or low trees. Listen for its loud, repetitive 'tock-tock-tock' or 'chew-chew' calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during the day. Most vocal during the breeding season (often spring/summer, varies by region).
Where to spot
Gardens, cultivated areas, scrubland, and light woodlands across a wide range of Asia, from India to Southeast Asia and China.
How to spot
Look for its rufous cap and often cocked tail. It's an active, vocal bird, typically found in dense bushes or low trees. Listen for its loud, repetitive 'tock-tock-tock' or 'chew-chew' calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during the day. Most vocal during the breeding season (often spring/summer, varies by region).
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Common Tailorbird earns its name by famously 'sewing' leaves together with plant fibers or spider silk to create a concealed pocket for its nest, a truly unique avian engineering feat.
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