Olive-backed Tailorbird
Orthotomus sepium
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusOrthotomus (Typical Tailorbirds)
- SpeciesOrthotomus sepium (Olive-backed Tailorbird)
About the Olive-backed Tailorbird
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.
It is small, with a rust-colored head. It is insectivorous. It forages for caterpillars, spiders, and small insects. It is often seen in groups, and is known to engage in group vocalizations. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Olive-backed Tailorbird in Bali Barat National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Bali Barat National Park
Bar-winged Prinia
Prinia familiaris
Zitting Cisticola
Cisticola juncidis
Golden-headed Cisticola
Cisticola exilis
Brown Prinia
Prinia polychroa
Plain Prinia
Prinia inornata
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
White-shouldered Triller
Lalage sueurii
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
Rhipidura javanica
Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum trochileum
Sooty-headed Bulbul
Pycnonotus aurigaster
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Olive-backed Tailorbird in Bali Barat National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Olive-backed Tailorbird sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 609 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Olive-backed Tailorbird in Bali Barat National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Olive-backed Tailorbird in Bali Barat National Park in our monthly data.