Grey-backed Tailorbird

Laticilla cinerascens

The Grey-backed Tailorbird (Laticilla cinerascens) is a small passerine bird found in Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its greyish plumage, with a distinctive white throat and a red patch on its crown. This species is known for its melodious and repetitive song, often heard in dense undergrowth and thickets. The Grey-backed Tailorbird forages for insects and small invertebrates in its preferred habitat of lowland forests, mangroves, and scrublands. It is an agile and active bird, often seen flitting among the foliage in search of food. This species is not currently considered at risk and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Lowland forests, mangroves, and scrublands