Olive-backed Tailorbird
NameOlive-backed Tailorbird
Common NameOlive-backed Tailorbird
Scientific NameOrthotomus sepium
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) cap and face, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts and wings. The underparts are whitish to pale grey, sometimes with a yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a pale bill and pinkish legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, repetitive, and often insistent "chee-wit, chee-wit" or "twee-twee-twee" song. It also produces various sharp chirps and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, olive-brown back, whitish underparts, small size, long, often cocked tail, active behavior in dense vegetation
Description
A small, active passerine distinguished by its rufous cap, olive-brown upperparts, and pale underparts. It is known for its unique nest-building technique, sewing leaves together to create a pouch for its nest.
