Orthotomus sutorius
Wingspan: 5 – 5.5 cm
Weight: 6-10 g
Found: Common Tailorbird is resident, and breeds in South Asia, from Pakistan and India to South China, and Indonesia. It can be found up to 1600 meters of elevation in SW Asia, including Thailand.
Description: This species is bright green on top, paler below and the head has a brown crown. The juveniles are all green at first, then change the color of their feathers once they reach adulthood. The tailorbird is found either single or in pairs and often it can be heard quite well, as it has a loud call.
Diet: Tailorbirds are insectivore, consuming a wide variety of beetles and bugs. Sometimes they may also snack on small fruits and berries and occasionally drink nectar from a flower.
Comment: Immortalized by Rudyard Kipling in his Jungle Book, Tailorbirds have adapted very well to human interference and are commonly found in big cities such as Singapore.
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