Common Tailorbird

Orthotomus sutorius (Pennant, 1769)

Cisticolidae — Cisticolas & Allies

Common Tailorbird, Orthotomus sutorius, is a passerine in the Cisticolidae family, breeding across the Oriental Region from Pakistan through eastern China to the Malay Peninsula and Java. It is a resident of urban gardens, open farmland, scrub, forest edges and other places with cover. The bird is known for its nest, made by stitching the edges of a large leaf together with plant fibre or spider silk to form a cradle for the true nest. It has a long upright tail, greenish upperparts and a rust-coloured forehead and crown.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Cisticolidae — Cisticolas & Allies
Breeding range
Oriental Region: Pakistan through e China to Malay Pen. and Java
Common Tailorbird
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Tours where you can spot this bird

11 tours in Thailand 6, Indonesia 3, India 1, Bangladesh 1

Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
India / New Delhi Group tour 17 days

A 17-day northern India expedition combining wetland and Himalayan birding with Ranthambhore and Corbett wildlife safaris, the Chambal River...

From USD 9,565 Next: Jan 21, 2027
Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Bangladesh / Sitakunda Private tour 6h

Spend six private hours birdwatching on foot near Sitakunda with Eugene Prewitt, exploring local habitats for a wide mix of resident and sea...

From USD 140
5‑day 4‑night Bali Birding Tour
5‑day 4‑night Bali Birding Tour
Indonesia / Bali Group tour 5 days

A five-day circuit through Batukaru, Bali Barat, Bedugul, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu, covering Bali’s major birding habitats....

From USD 999
The 3 Day / 2 Night Bali Birding Tour
The 3 Day / 2 Night Bali Birding Tour
Indonesia / Bali Group tour 3 days

Three days of private birding across Nusa Dua, Batukaru, Bali Barat National Park and the montane forests around Bedugul....

From USD 590
2 Day 1 Night Bali Birding Tour – Tour Details
2 Day 1 Night Bali Birding Tour – Tour Details
Indonesia / Bali Group tour 2 days

A two-day Bali birding route from the cool Bedugul highlands to the lowland forests and coast of Bali Barat National Park....

From USD 395
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 35 days

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

Classic Thailand Bird Watching 25 Days Trip
Classic Thailand Bird Watching 25 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 25 days

Classic Thailand Bird Watching – 25 Days / 24 Nights is an extensive, immersive birding journey through Thailand’s most diverse habitats...

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Luang Group tour 3 days

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birdwatching adventure in Khao Luang National Park in southern ...

Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 3 days

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 1 day

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

Krabi Mangrove Bird Watching Day Trip
Krabi Mangrove Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Krabi Group tour 1 day

Mangrove Birdwatching Day Trip with Mr. Dai – Krabi, Thailand Discover incredible birdlife in the mangrove forests near Krabi Town on thi...