Black-throated Robin
NameBlack-throated Robin
Common NameBlack-throated Robin
Scientific NameLarvivora obscura
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black throat and face, bordered by a thin white line on the sides of the throat. The upperparts are dark blue-grey, while the underparts are white with prominent rufous patches on the flanks. Females are duller, generally brownish-grey above and buffy-white below with a dusky throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are described as a soft, melodious song, often delivered from dense cover. Specific details are scarce due to its rarity and elusive nature.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThis species breeds in mountainous regions of central China (Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu) and winters in northern Thailand, with potential wintering grounds in other parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesBlack throat and face (male), Blue-grey upperparts (male), Rufous flanks, Elusive behavior in dense undergrowth, Small size
Description
The Black-throated Robin is a small, elusive passerine known for its striking plumage. Males feature a distinctive black throat and face, contrasting with blue-grey upperparts and rufous flanks. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests.
