Grey-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus)
About the Grey-backed Tailorbird
The gray-backed tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and found only on the islands of Luzon and Catanduanes. Two subspecies are recognized: O. d. derbianus - Central and South Luzon O. d. nilesi - Catanduanes In 1958, a specimen was collected on Palawan and there have been no records on the island since. It is presumed to be a result of some aberrant movement or an error. It is known to feed on small invertebrates. Usually seen foraging in dense undergrowth, typically in pairs. There is no breeding information on this bird aside from a reported nest in March.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 43 recordings for this species: 30 CC BY-NC-SA · 13 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Philippines in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Common TailorbirdOrthotomus sutoriusrecording
- Olive-backed TailorbirdOrthotomus sepiumrecording
- Philippine TailorbirdOrthotomus castaneicepsrecording
- Rufous-tailed TailorbirdOrthotomus sericeusrecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.