Yellow-breasted Tailorbird (Orthotomus samarensis)
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Yellow-breasted Tailorbird

Orthotomus samarensis Steere, 1890

8.9 gWeight

The yellow-breasted tailorbird (Orthotomus samarensis) is a species of passerine bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Yellow-breasted 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. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines426 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 yellow-breasted tailorbird (Orthotomus samarensis) is a species of passerine bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. This species is endemic to Philippines on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. It is known for its bright color relative to other tailorbirds with a yellow body and a striking black head with a white spot under its chin.

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Questions

How big is the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird?

The Yellow-breasted Tailorbird weighs around 8.9 g.

Where does the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird live?

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

When is the best time to see the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird?

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

Is the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird as Least Concern.

What does the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Yellow-breasted Tailorbird in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

Oriental: East Visayas (east-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 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 sepiumWhite-eared TailorbirdWhite-eared TailorbirdOrthotomus cinereicepsBlack-headed TailorbirdBlack-headed TailorbirdOrthotomus nigriceps
Yellow-breasted Tailorbird

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