Rufous-tailed Tailorbird
A species of Typical Tailorbirds Scientific name : Orthotomus sericeus Genus : Typical Tailorbirds
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird, A species of Typical Tailorbirds
Botanical name: Orthotomus sericeus
Genus: Typical Tailorbirds
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
The rufous-tailed tailorbird (Orthotomus sericeus) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird feeds on very small insects and employs a unique hunting method where it remains motionless, then darts forward to snag prey. It forages solo or in pairs, often in undergrowth or on the ground, hopping with its tail cocked high.
Habitat
The rufous-tailed Tailorbird inhabits forest edges and clearings, particularly in lowland regions. It thrives in open, scrubby areas and is also found in overgrown gardens, shrubby farmlands, and mangroves. This species typically avoids dense forests, preferring areas with substantial undergrowth.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cisticolas and allies Genus
Typical Tailorbirds Species
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird 
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