Common Tailorbird

Orthotomus sutorius

Family: Cisticolas and Allies · Status: Very common resident · Size: 10.5–13 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Breeds widely across the Oriental region.

Identification

Greenish upperparts and greyish underparts with pale bill. Rufous forehead and lores; legs pinkish. Told apart from Dark-necked Tailorbird by lack of yellow vent.

Habitat

Scrub, degraded forests, forests, mangroves.

Behaviour

Skulky, flitting between bushes.