Olive-backed Tailorbird
A species of Typical Tailorbirds Scientific name : Orthotomus sepium Genus : Typical Tailorbirds
Olive-backed Tailorbird, A species of Typical Tailorbirds
Botanical name: Orthotomus sepium
Genus: Typical Tailorbirds
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Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Description
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. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Olive-backed Tailorbird primarily consumes small invertebrates, such as insects and their larvae. Regularly forages in groups, either in pairs or as family units, searching for food in undergrowth and tree canopies. Noted for its varied foraging techniques across different vegetation levels.
Habitat
The olive-backed Tailorbird is commonly found in inland forested regions, particularly favoring secondary forests and forest edges. It thrives in environments with dense bamboo thickets and bushy areas near cultivated lands and gardens. This species has a preference for habitats away from the coast, distinguishing it from its coastal relative.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cisticolas and allies Genus
Typical Tailorbirds Species
Olive-backed Tailorbird 
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