Rufous-headed Tailorbird Phyllergates heterolaemus Scientific name definitions

11 cm; 6–7 g. A distinctive tailorbird with rufous head and bright yellow lower underparts, relatively long bill slightly decurved towards tip. Has crown and sides of head orange-rufous, becoming buffier on throat and breast; upperparts bright olive-green, washed with yellow on rump and uppertail coverts; concealed portions of upperwing brown; graduated tail olive-green, inner webs largely brown; buffish of breast merges with bright lemon-yellow on flanks, belly and undertail coverts; iris grayish-brown; upper mandible dark brown, lower mandible horn-brown becoming pale pinkish at base; legs flesh-buff. Sexes similar. Juvenile has rufous of head, neck and forebody replaced by olive-green, eyes olive-brown.

C & SE Mindanao (mountains of Apo, Busa, Kitanglad, Matutum, Mayo and Puting Bato), in S Philippines.