Rufous-fronted Tailorbird (Orthotomus frontalis)
About the Rufous-fronted Tailorbird
The rufous-fronted tailorbird (Orthotomus frontalis) is a species of bird formerly placed in the Old World warbler assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the southern and eastern Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical mangrove forests. Two subspecies are recognized: O. f. frontalis Sharpe, RB, 1877 – Found on Mindanao O. f. mearsi McGregor, RC, 1907 – Found on Basilan; similar to the nominate but with more extensive chestnut that extends to the crown. It is often seen in pairs in the dense undergrowth where it feeds on small invertebrates. Not much is known about their breeding habits. A nest has been observed in Basilan in March. Lays 2 to 3 eggs. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests and second growth.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 38 recordings for this species: 22 CC BY-NC-ND · 16 CC BY-NC-SA. 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.