Male © Natthaphat Chotjuckdikul eBird S56113674 Macaulay Library ML 174327371
Female/immature © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Male © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Male © Biswanath Mondal
Female/immature © Chris Wiley

Dark-necked Tailorbird Orthotomus atrogularis

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Identification

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A brightly-colored tailorbird of lowland tropical forests, forest edges, and gardens. Long-billed with olive upperparts, pale underparts, and a rufous crown. Dark neck patch is only present in males and is unique if seen well but is sometimes concealed and difficult to see. Can be a shy species, staying deep within tangled vegetation; listen for its song, often given in duets, a series of trilled phrases. Also gives a high-pitched nasal “daydayday.” Common Tailorbird is similar but has a less extensive rufous crown and lacks yellow vent and black neck patch.

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