Olive-backed tailorbird
Species of bird
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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.
| Olive-backed tailorbird | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cisticolidae |
| Genus: | Orthotomus |
| Species: | O. sepium |
| Binomial name | |
| Orthotomus sepium Horsfield, 1821 | |
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.[2]
Description
It is small, with a rust-colored head.[2]
Diet
Social Behavior
It is often seen in groups, and is known to engage in group vocalizations.[2]