About the Cambodian Tailorbird
The Cambodian tailorbird is a species of bird endemic to Cambodia, likely confined to a single dense shrub habitat in the floodplain of the Mekong river. It was first discovered and recorded by scientists in 2009 in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, during avian influenza checks. In 2013, it was determined to be a unique species and formally described. It is a very small bird, about 10 cm long, with an orange-red tuft on its head.
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The Cambodian tailorbird has an orange-red crown, and a black throat. The rest of its body is light and dark gray. It is 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) long and weighs between 6–8 g (0.21–0.28 oz). The Cambodian tailorbird is known for its "loud call", which is similar to that of the dark-necked tailorbird.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Visayan TailorbirdOrthotomus castaneicepsIt was formerly conspecific with trilling tailorbird.
Rufous-fronted TailorbirdOrthotomus frontalisThe rufous-fronted tailorbird is a species of bird formerly placed in the Old World warbler assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.
Green-backed TailorbirdOrthotomus chloronotusIt was formerly conspecific with Philippine tailorbird but differentatied by its green back, darker underparts and stronger trilling call.
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