tailorbird

[ tey-ler-burd ]

noun

1. any of several small Asian passerine birds, especially of the genus Orthotomus, that stitch leaves together to form and conceal their nests.

tailorbird

/ ˈteɪləˌbɜːd /

noun

1. any of several tropical Asian warblers of the genus Orthotomus, which build nests by sewing together large leaves using plant fibres

Word History and Origins

Origin of tailorbird¹

First recorded in 1760–70; tailor ¹ + bird

Example Sentences

Three other new species in 2013 The Cambodian tailorbird, which is scientifically known as Orthotomus chaktomuk, was found in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.

From Children's BBC

The Cambodian tailorbird didn't exactly go out of its way to stay unknown to science.

From Science Magazine

Roughly the same size as a wren, with white cheeks and a cinnamon cap, the bird was named the Cambodian tailorbird by the team that documented the discovery.

From New York Times

More specimens have since been found in regions around the city and discerned from similar tailorbird species.

From BBC

Mr. Sundar pointed to a tailorbird stitching its delicate, egg-shaped basket of a nest.

From New York Times