Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Old World Warblers :: African Tailorbird
African Tailorbird Orthotomus metopias
Described by: Reichenow (1907)
Alternate common name(s): Red-capped Tailorbird, Red-capped Forest-warbler
Old scientific name(s): Camaroptera metopias, Artisornis metopias
Photographs
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Range
E. Africa;
Fragmented distribution;
Restricted range;
(1) Ne. Tanzania (Usambara Mountains and Nguru Mountains).
(2) E. Tanzania (Uluguru Mountains).
(3) Mountains of sc. Tanzania (Itanga) and ex. n. Mozambique (Njesi Plateau).
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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