Scientific Name: Orthotomus atrogularis
Malay Name: Perenjak-Pisang Leher Hitam
Chinese Name: 黑喉缝叶莺
Range: Breeding Range: (OR) widespread
Taxonomy: Polytypic. Subspecies are: nitidus, atrogularis, major, humphreysi.
Local Subspecies: atrogularis
Size: 10.5-12 cm
Identification: Rufous crown, greyish underparts, black streaks on upper breast, olive upperparts. Told apart from Common Tailorbird by presence of yellow vent.
Similar looking species: Common Tailorbird, Ashy Tailorbird
Habitat: Forests, secondary growth, scrub, degraded forests.
Behaviour/Ecology: Skulky, flitting inbetween bushes.
Local Status: Common resident
Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2016)
Location: Widespread.
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
eBird Species page: eBird (Dark-necked Tailorbird)
References:
BirdLife International. (2016). Orthotomus atrogularis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22714985A94434723.en. Accessed on 1 January 2023
RECOMMENDED CITATION
Bird Society of Singapore. (n.d.). Dark-necked Tailorbird. Retrieved on June 8, 2025 from https://singaporebirds.com/species/dark-necked-tailorbird.