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Orthotomus sutorius
| Family Name: | Sylviidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Common Tailorbird, Long-tailed Tailorbird |
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Description
| Description | Looks similar to Dark-necked Tailorbird. Has distinctive pale grey undertail coverts and reddish thighs. Breeding male has elongated tail and dark streaks on neck. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Very common garden bird. Moves about low in the bushes looking for insects. Builds its nest inside two large leaves which it sews together using silk for thread. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
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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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