Monday, September 17, 2012

බට්ටිච්චා[Battichcha]/Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius)


Very common breeding resident found in wooded areas and home gardens both in villages and towns in al climatic zones of the island. It keeps in pairs and actively feeds on small insects, spiders etc. among foliage of trees and bushes, usually uttering its loud and rather monotonous call to keep in touch with its partner. It breeds probably throughout the year but the main season appears to be February to March. Common Tailorbird builds its nest in a cavity formed by sewing together either the sides of a large single leave or of two or more smaller leaves, where it lays 2-3 eggs. 

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3 comments:

  1. This is very helpful went through a lot of resources to find about this bird thank you!

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  2. This is interesting. Right now a pair has weaved a nest in a small avocado plant which is in a pot in close proximity to the house. Today there is a single egg in it.

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  3. @sandarusathsara brought me here

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