Cambodian Tailorbird (Orthotomus chaktomuk)
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Cambodian Tailorbird

Orthotomus chaktomuk Mahood, John, Eames, JC, Oliveros, Moyle, Chamnan, Poole, Nielsen & Sheldon, 2013

11–12 cmLength7.1 gWeight

The Cambodian tailorbird (Orthotomus chaktomuk) is a species of bird endemic to Cambodia, likely confined to a single dense shrub habitat in the floodplain of the Mekong river.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Cambodia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Cambodian Tailorbird has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. SkylandCambodia404 records
  2. Hun Sen BoulevardCambodia257 records
  3. Wat Pich Mokot, Arey Ksat district, Kandal Province, KHCambodia135 records
More places
  1. Cambodian Tailorbird-Phnom PenhCambodia109 records
  2. Wat Champouh K'aekCambodia79 records
  3. Krous KromCambodia2 records
  4. Pousaat GrasslandCambodia2 records
  5. Wat PhnomCambodia2 records
  6. TmatboeyCambodia2 records
  7. Road behind Jol Chet Resort, Rd 114Cambodia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Cambodia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Cambodian tailorbird (Orthotomus chaktomuk) is a species of bird endemic to Cambodia, likely confined to a single dense shrub habitat in the floodplain of the Mekong river. In 2013, it was determined to be a unique species and formally described.

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Questions

How big is the Cambodian Tailorbird?

The Cambodian Tailorbird is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 7.1 g.

Where does the Cambodian Tailorbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Phnom Phen (Cambodia). It is most often recorded in Cambodia.

When is the best time to see the Cambodian Tailorbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Cambodian Tailorbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cambodian Tailorbird as Near Threatened.

What does the Cambodian Tailorbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Cambodian Tailorbird in?

It belongs to the family Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
11–12 cm
Weight
7.1 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
43 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Phnom Phen (Cambodia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cisticolas & Allies Cisticolidae
Genus
Orthotomus

Other birds in the genus Orthotomus

Common TailorbirdCommon TailorbirdOrthotomus sutoriusDark-necked TailorbirdDark-necked TailorbirdOrthotomus atrogularisVisayan TailorbirdVisayan TailorbirdOrthotomus castaneicepsGreen-backed TailorbirdGreen-backed TailorbirdOrthotomus chloronotusRufous-fronted TailorbirdRufous-fronted TailorbirdOrthotomus frontalisGrey-backed TailorbirdGrey-backed TailorbirdOrthotomus derbianusRufous-tailed TailorbirdRufous-tailed TailorbirdOrthotomus sericeusAshy TailorbirdAshy TailorbirdOrthotomus ruficepsOlive-backed TailorbirdOlive-backed TailorbirdOrthotomus sepiumWhite-eared TailorbirdWhite-eared TailorbirdOrthotomus cinereicepsBlack-headed TailorbirdBlack-headed TailorbirdOrthotomus nigricepsYellow-breasted TailorbirdYellow-breasted TailorbirdOrthotomus samarensis
Cambodian Tailorbird

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