tailorbird

/ˈteɪlərˌbɜrd/
noun
  1. A small songbird found in Asia and Africa, known for its ability to sew leaves together with plant fibers or spider silk to build its nest.
    • We watched a tailorbird gather spider silk for its sewing project.
    • The common tailorbird has a loud, cheerful song that echoes through the garden.
    • The tailorbird stitched two large leaves together to create a cozy nest.