Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)

Olive-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus sepium) - HBW 11, p. 426

French: Couturière à dos vert German: Rostwangen-Schneidervogel Spanish: Sastrecillo Dorsiverde
Other common names: Javan/Bali Tailorbird

Taxonomy: Orthotomus sepium Horsfield, 1821, Java.
Formerly considered conspecific with O. ruficeps, but the two behave as separate species where they meet (in Java). For some time there was much confusion over the names of these two and O. sericeus; as a consequence, some statements in recent literature are incorrect or require confirmation. Two subspecies recognized.

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