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Orthotomus ruficeps

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Orthotomus ruficeps

Family Name: Sylviidae
Taxonomic Group: Vertebrates (Bird)
Common Name: Ashy Tailorbird, Red-headed Tailorbird

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Description

Description Male: Plumage slaty-grey; face rufous-chestnut; belly white. Female: duller.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Mangroves
Distribution Found througout Singapore. Most frequently in mangroves, sometimes in swampy forests and coastal scrub.
Nature Reserves Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Nature Areas Pulau Ubin

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References

References Strange, S. & Jeyarajasingam, A. 1993. Birds: A photographic guide to the birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing (S'pore) Pte Ltd. 258pp

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Species record last updated on: 29 January 2024.
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