Cambodian tailorbird

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Cambodian tailorbird

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cisticolidae
Genus: Orthotomus
Species:
O. chaktomuk
Binomial name
Orthotomus chaktomuk
Mahood et al., 2013[2]

The Cambodian tailorbird (Orthotomus chaktomuk) is a species of

Mekong river. It was first discovered and recorded by scientists in 2009 in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, during avian influenza
checks. In 2013, it was determined to be a unique species and formally described. It is a very small bird, about 10 cm long, with an orange-red tuft on its head.

Discovery

The Cambodian tailorbird was discovered in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, in 2009, during avian influenza checks.[2] Since then, it has been spotted in various parts of Phnom Penh, including on a construction site where bird researcher Ashish John photographed it.[3] His picture was later used to help describe the bird.[3]

In June 2012, John began collaborating with the

song.[3][4] The tests determined that it was a unique species.[5] The paper formally describing the Cambodian tailorbird was published in a special online early-view issue of the Oriental Bird Club's journal Forktail.[2] Its specific name comes from a Khmer word which means four-faces, which describes where the bird is found: in the floodplain where the Bassac River, Mekong, and Tonlé Sap meet.[6]

Description

The Cambodian tailorbird has an orange-red crown, and a black throat.[4] The rest of its body is light and dark gray. It is 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) long and weighs between 6–8 g (0.21–0.28 oz).[7] The Cambodian tailorbird is known for its "loud call", which is similar to that of the dark-necked tailorbird.[4]

Habitat

The Cambodian tailorbird lives in a small area of dense

endemic to Cambodia, the other being the Cambodian laughingthrush.[3]

The discoverers of the Cambodian tailorbird recommended that it be listed as "near threatened" on the

Red List.[5] They said it was at risk because its habitat is declining as a result of increased urbanisation. Most newly discovered species are categorised as such.[3]

See also

  • Bird species discoveries

References

  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T103778254A112425450.en
    . Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Mahood, S.P.; A.J.I. John; J.C. Eames; C.H. Oliveros; R.G. Moyle; Hong Chamnan; C.M. Poole; H. Nielsen; F.H. Sheldon (2013). "A new species of lowland tailorbird (Passeriformes: Cisticolidae: Orthotomus) from the Mekong floodplain of Cambodia" (PDF). Forktail. 29: 1–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Cambodian tailorbird: new species discovered in Phnom Penh". The Guardian. 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  4. ^ a b c "Cambodian Tailorbird". AFP. June 26, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Cambodian tailorbird: A new species seen in Phnom Penh". BBC News. 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  6. ^ Fowlie, Martin (2013-06-26). "Hiding in plain sight: New species of bird discovered in capital city". IUCN Red List. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  7. S2CID 216267459
    . Retrieved 19 January 2021.

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