Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
Grey-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus) - HBW 11, p. 425
French: Couturière de Luçon
German: Luzonschneidervogel
Spanish: Sastrecillo de Luzón
Other common names: Luzon Tailorbird
Taxonomy: Orthotomus derbianus F. Moore, 1855, Luzon, Philippines.
Close to the superspecies formed by O. atrogularis, O. castaneiceps and O. frontalis. Meets race chloronotus of O. castaneiceps but, despite superficial similarities in plumage and vocalizations, the two behave as separate species; supposed “intermediate” specimens have been shown to be juvenile or immature of present species. Two subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- derbianus F. Moore, 1855 - S Luzon (S from Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya Provinces), in NC Philippines.
- nilesi Parkes, 1988 - Catanduanes, off SE Luzon.
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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bird hops on to branch then flies Locality Tibanglan, Laguna Province, Luzon, Philippines
Desmond Allen 3 February 2009 2 years ago 9 sec 2.5
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