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Black-headed Tailorbird

Orthotomus nigriceps

Least Concern
Wingspan
10.4 cm
Weight
8.95 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-headed Tailorbird is a small, active warbler with a distinctive black crown, olive-green upperparts, and pale underparts, distinguished from most tailorbirds by its striking dark head. It is endemic to the Philippines, inhabiting the undergrowth and edges of lowland and foothill forests on several islands. Like other tailorbirds, it stitches large leaves together with plant fibers to create a cup-shaped nest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.4 cm 4.1 in
Weight 8.95 g 0.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cisticolidae
Genus Orthotomus
Species Orthotomus nigriceps

Distribution

Black-headed Tailorbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-headed Tailorbird endangered?
The Black-headed Tailorbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-headed Tailorbird?
The Black-headed Tailorbird has a wingspan of 10.4 cm, weight of 8.95 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Tailorbird belong to?
The Black-headed Tailorbird (Orthotomus nigriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.

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