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Mountain Tailorbird

Mountain Tailorbird

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The Mountain Tailorbird is a small, colorful bird with an olive-green back, a rufous crown, and bright yellow underparts. It is known for its distinctive nest-building technique.
Where to spot
Inhabits broadleaf evergreen forests, often in hilly or mountainous terrain, across parts of South and Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for its bright colors and listen for its loud, distinctive song, often described as a repetitive 'which-which-which.' Watch for its active foraging low in the vegetation.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Most vocal during the breeding season (spring/summer), when its song is frequently heard.
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File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago - 452883044.jpeg
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Christoph Moning - 103355912.jpeg
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Ian Dugdale - 546778217.jpeg
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - James Eaton - 440527661.jpeg
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Rejoice Gassah - 428911997.jpeg
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Subir B. Shakya - 241414178.jpeg
File:Phyllergates cucullatus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago - 452883044.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Christoph Moning - 103355912.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Ian Dugdale - 546778217.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - James Eaton - 440527661.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Rejoice Gassah - 428911997.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phyllergates cucullatus - Subir B. Shakya - 241414178.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species earned its name 'tailorbird' because it literally 'sews' leaves together to create a secure and camouflaged nest for its eggs and young.
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