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Orthotomus ruficeps
Family Name: | Sylviidae |
Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
Common Name: | Ashy Tailorbird, Red-headed Tailorbird |
Name
Description
Description | Male: Plumage slaty-grey; face rufous-chestnut; belly white. Female: duller. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
Habitats | Mangroves |
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Distribution | Found througout Singapore. Most frequently in mangroves, sometimes in swampy forests and coastal scrub. |
Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
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References
References | Strange, S. & Jeyarajasingam, A. 1993. Birds: A photographic guide to the birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing (S'pore) Pte Ltd. 258pp |
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