Rufous-crowned Tailorbird
Rufous-crowned Tailorbird
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The Rufous-crowned Tailorbird is a small, colorful African species distinguished by its rufous crown, black mask, and long tail. It prefers dense thickets.
Where to spot
Found in Central and East Africa. It inhabits dense scrub, tangled thickets, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its rufous crown and black mask. It often perches within dense cover, so listening for its distinctive churring and scolding calls is an effective way to find it.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is active throughout the day, often more vocal in the mornings.
Where to spot
Found in Central and East Africa. It inhabits dense scrub, tangled thickets, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its rufous crown and black mask. It often perches within dense cover, so listening for its distinctive churring and scolding calls is an effective way to find it.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is active throughout the day, often more vocal in the mornings.
Despite its 'tailorbird' common name, it is not closely related to the Asian Orthotomus tailorbirds but belongs to the distinct Cisticolidae family.
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