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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cisticolidae |
| Genus: | Orthotomus |
| Species: | O. sepium
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| Orthotomus sepium Horsfield, 1821
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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
editIt is small, with a rust-colored head.[2]
Diet
editIt is insectivorous.[3] It forages for[4] caterpillars, spiders, and small insects.[2]
Social Behavior
editIt is often seen in groups, and is known to engage in group vocalizations.[2]
References
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- ^ BirdLife International (2017). "Orthotomus sepium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22715003A118736748. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22715003A118736748.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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- ^ Rohman, Fatchur; Diwanata, Bima; Akhsani, Farid; Priambodo, Bagus; Lestari, Sri Rahayu (2020). "Exploring biodiversity of Indonesian birds with their plant preferences". INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LIFE SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (ICoLiST). Vol. 2231. AIP Publishing. p. 040086. doi:10.1063/5.0002506.
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