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Black-headed Tailorbird

Orthotomus nigriceps

Black-headed Tailorbird · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
12 cm
Body Mass
9.8 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 91

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 91).

DEF 67

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 67).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: Eastern Mindanao group (Southern Philippines) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Orthotomus nigriceps nigriceps

    e Mindanao (s Philippines)

  • Orthotomus nigriceps luminosus

    Dinagat and Siargao (se Philippines)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Orthotomus nigriceps

Which family does it belong to?

Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: Eastern Mindanao group (Southern Philippines)

Sources & credits

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