Wing-snapping Cisticola vs Ashy Tailorbird
Cisticola ayresii compared with Orthotomus ruficeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wing-snapping Cisticola | Ashy Tailorbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola ayresii | Orthotomus ruficeps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.0 cm (3.5 in) | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 9.616666666666667 g (0.34 oz) | 8.4 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Wing-snapping Cisticola only
Ashy Tailorbird only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wing-snapping Cisticola
Least Concern
Ashy Tailorbird
About These Birds
Ashy Tailorbird
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.