The Common Tailorbird or Orthotomus sutorius is a songbird found across tropical Asia. Tailor bird , basically does a bit of sewing to make its nest, firstly the bird pokes holes through some leaves. Then , using its beak as a sewing needle, it threads vines through holes to sew the leaves together. This passerine bird is usually present in open farmland, scrub, forest edges and gardens. Tailorbirds get their name from the way their nest is constructed. The edges of a immense leaf are pierced and sewn together with plant fibre or spider silk to make a cradle in which the actual nest is built. The crown of the head is chestnut. It has short rounded wings, a short tail, strong legs and a long decurved bill. The tail is typically held upright, like a wren.The common tailorbird is brightly-colored and has a long erect tail. The males and females look the same, except in the breeding season when the male grows long central tail feathers.
It's a beautiful bird! How interesting in the way it builds it's nest. Nature is interesting in all her forms. I wonder how these little birds first decided to sew their nests? We'll never know.
I have always been facinated by birds and their intelligence. I also did not know that they wove their nests...they are so tiny...love their nest...it looks like a little basket..(Basket Weaver)...There is nothing Common about them....
I love nature and the wonders we can learn from the simplicity of it...only to find that within their simplicity they can perform the most complicated tasks...
The Common Tailorbird or Orthotomus sutorius is a songbird found across tropical Asia. Tailor bird , basically does a bit of sewing to make its nest, firstly the bird pokes holes through some leaves. Then , using its beak as a sewing needle, it threads vines through holes to sew the leaves together. This passerine bird is usually present in open farmland, scrub, forest edges and gardens. Tailorbirds get their name from the way their nest is constructed. The edges of a immense leaf are pierced and sewn together with plant fibre or spider silk to make a cradle in which the actual nest is built. The crown of the head is chestnut. It has short rounded wings, a short tail, strong legs and a long decurved bill. The tail is typically held upright, like a wren.The common tailorbird is brightly-colored and has a long erect tail. The males and females look the same, except in the breeding season when the male grows long central tail feathers.
Interesting!! Never knew birds constructed nests that way, it's ambitious for sure. They certainly earn their name :)
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this bird.. really cute
ReplyDelete@JIM ---sade kothe te roj aunda eh bird.. aaji kade live dikha du tenu
ReplyDeletethanks David yup right:))
ReplyDeleteJim yeah so cute :)
Gagan thats great :)
Hi Geeta, you have a blog with a unique concept. what a collection of animal facts:)
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful bird! How interesting in the way it builds it's nest. Nature is interesting in all her forms. I wonder how these little birds first decided to sew their nests? We'll never know.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Mari
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Thanks skm :)
ReplyDeleteMari yeah capture them :) in ur camera
I have always been facinated by birds and their intelligence. I also did not know that they wove their nests...they are so tiny...love their nest...it looks like a little basket..(Basket Weaver)...There is nothing Common about them....
ReplyDeleteI love nature and the wonders we can learn from the simplicity of it...only to find that within their simplicity they can perform the most complicated tasks...
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