Visayan Tailorbird (Orthotomus castaneiceps)
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Visayan Tailorbird

Orthotomus castaneiceps Walden, 1872

13 gWeight

The Visayan tailorbird (Orthotomus castaneiceps), also known as the Philippine tailorbird or the chestnut-crowned tailorbird, is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

Visayan Tailorbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines167 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 Visayan tailorbird (Orthotomus castaneiceps), also known as the Philippine tailorbird or the chestnut-crowned tailorbird, is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the Philippines in Western Visayas. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, tropical mangrove forests and secondary growth.

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Questions

How big is the Visayan Tailorbird?

The Visayan Tailorbird weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Visayan Tailorbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: West Visayas (west-central Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Visayan Tailorbird?

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

Is the Visayan Tailorbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Visayan Tailorbird as Least Concern.

What does the Visayan Tailorbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Visayan Tailorbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
13 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
50 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

Oriental: West Visayas (west-central Philippines)

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 atrogularisCambodian TailorbirdCambodian TailorbirdOrthotomus chaktomukGreen-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
Visayan Tailorbird

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