Ashy Tailorbird
Orthotomus ruficeps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.5 cm
Weight
8.4 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ashy Tailorbird is a small warbler-like bird found in mangroves, gardens, and coastal scrub across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 8.4g with a wingspan near 9.5cm, it has a rufous cap and ashy-grey body. Like other tailorbirds, it stitches leaves together to form its cup-shaped nest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 8.4 g | 0.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Orthotomus |
| Species | Orthotomus ruficeps |
Distribution
Ashy Tailorbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ashy Tailorbird endangered?
The Ashy Tailorbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Tailorbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Ashy Tailorbird?
The Ashy Tailorbird has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 8.4 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Tailorbird belong to?
The Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.
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