White-eared Tailorbird (Orthotomus cinereiceps)
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White-eared Tailorbird

Orthotomus cinereiceps Sharpe, 1877

9 gWeight

The white-eared tailorbird (Orthotomus cinereiceps) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.It is found in the Philippine islands of Basilan and West Mindanao.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-eared Tailorbird has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines114 records
  2. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines65 records
  3. Lake HolonPhilippines3 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 white-eared tailorbird (Orthotomus cinereiceps) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.It is found in the Philippine islands of Basilan and West Mindanao.

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Questions

How big is the White-eared Tailorbird?

The White-eared Tailorbird weighs around 9 g.

Where does the White-eared Tailorbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Mindanao group (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the White-eared Tailorbird?

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

Is the White-eared Tailorbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-eared Tailorbird as Least Concern.

What does the White-eared Tailorbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-eared Tailorbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
46 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Mindanao group (southern 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 chaktomukVisayan 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 sepiumBlack-headed TailorbirdBlack-headed TailorbirdOrthotomus nigricepsYellow-breasted TailorbirdYellow-breasted TailorbirdOrthotomus samarensis
White-eared Tailorbird

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