Olive-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus sepium) [XC481155]
by Panji Gusti Akbar from Secret Bay, Gilimanuk, Jembrana, Bali, Indonesia (song)
Olive-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus sepium) [XC468879]
by Tom Squires from Mt Ijen access road, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur, Indonesia (song, pair)
Subspecies
Formerly considered conspecific with Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus 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 Rufous-tailed Tailorbird (Orthotomus sericeus). As a consequence, some statements in recent literature are incorrect or require confirmation.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
sundaicus Hoogerwerf, 1962 - Panaitan I (western Java).