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Rufous-tailed Tailorbird

Rufous-tailed Tailorbird

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The Rufous-tailed Tailorbird is a distinctive species with a bright rufous tail and cap, contrasting with its greyish underparts. It is a common resident of tropical lowland forests.
Where to spot
Distributed across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller surrounding islands. It typically inhabits lowland and hill forests, including mangrove areas and secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for its striking rufous tail as it hops and flits among dense bushes and low branches. Listen for its sharp, often repetitive call notes.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when it is most active and foraging.
File:Rufous-tailed Tailorbird Orthotomus sericeus sericeus.jpg
File:Orthotomus sericeus - Лариса Артемьева - 600939175.jpeg
File:Rufous-tailed Tailorbird Orthotomus sericeus sericeus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Orthotomus sericeus - Лариса Артемьева - 600939175.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its strikingly bright rufous tail, though small, can be quite noticeable as it flits through the undergrowth, giving the bird its descriptive common name.
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