Visayan Tailorbird
Orthotomus castaneiceps
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Visayan tailorbird (Orthotomus castaneiceps), also known as the Philippine tailorbird or the chestnut-crowned tailorbird, is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the Philippines in Western Visayas. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, tropical mangrove forests and secondary growth.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Visayan tailorbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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