Olive-backed Tailorbird
Orthotomus sepium
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The olive-backed tailorbird (Orthotomus sepium) is a species of passerine bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.
It is endemic to the islands of Java, Madura Island, Bali and Lombok. It resides in open forests, often perching on short trees and shrubs.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Olive-backed tailorbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
