Other Scientific Names
Orthotomus metopias [BirdLife International (2004)], Orthotomus metopias [Dowsett and Forbes-Watson (1993)], Orthotomus metopias [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)]
Other Names (World)
Red-capped Forest-warbler, African Tailorbird, Red-capped Forest Warbler
Red-capped Forest Warbler (Artisornis metopias) [XC514597]
by Louis A. Hansen from Dibililo camp, Mafwemiro forest, Mpwapwa, Dodoma Region, Tanzania (call)
Red-capped Forest Warbler (Artisornis metopias) [XC429824]
by Louis A. Hansen from Magamba Forest, Mazumbai Forest Reserve, Tanga, Tanzania (song)
Subspecies
The following 3 subspecies are recognised:
metopias (Reichenow, 1907) - Usambara Mts and Nguru Mts, in north-eastern Tanzania.
altus (Friedmann, 1927) - Uluguru Mts, in eastern Tanzania.
pallidus Ripley & Heinrich, 1966 - Mountains of south-central Tanzania and northern Mozambique (Njesi Plateau).