Your archive
From the archive record
A small but interesting bird, common but rarely seen is the Common Tailorbird's nest. Scientifically names Orthotomus sutorius, sutorious meaning a 'cobbler' derived from its behaviour of 'stitching' leaves together as nest. Their nest are not very noticeable to the untrained eye because it is located in part of a tree where foliage is thick or at the end of a branch to avoid being seen. The males are observed to collect materials for building the nest while the females sew leaves together and dry runs of sitting in it to find the perfect fit. Orthotomus sutorius. 'sutorius' as it sutures or stitches! Surely one of the more innovative bird nests ever! A Common Tailorbird individual is seen right after a downpour at our Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi. Take a look at the bird that stitches
License this footage
Broadcast-quality masters are available from Wilderness Films India.
Keep exploring
Rajasthan·wildlife · birds
A large congregation of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja, gathers at Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India.
wildlife · birds
A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched high among the branches of a Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta), also known as the Southern Silky Oak.
Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds
Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja, gather at the renowned Pakshi Chugga Ghar bird-feeding enclosure in Khichan Village, Phalodi district, Rajasthan.
hills · wildlife
This camera trap footage documents a Himalayan Goral (Naemorhedus goral), a small wild goat-antelope native to the Himalayan region.
Rajasthan·wildlife · birds
Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja, gather at the famous Pakshi Chugga Ghar (Bird Feeding Enclosure) in Khichan Village, Phalodi district, Rajasthan.
birds · flowers
A parent Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is feeding its chicks in a natural tree cavity nest.
Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds
A spectacular flock of migratory Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja or Koonj, gathers at the famous Pakshi Chugga Ghar (Bird Feeding Enclosure) in Khichan village, near Phalodi in Rajasthan.
wildlife · birds
A female Indian Peafowl, or Peahen (Pavo cristatus), moving across a grassy orchard under dappled sunlight.