Kalahari Scrub-Robin
NameKalahari Scrub-Robin
Common NameKalahari Scrub-Robin
Scientific NameCercotrichas paena
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy brown, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. The underparts are whitish to pale buff. Its most striking feature is a rufous (reddish-brown) tail with a dark subterminal band and white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and melodious song, often delivered from a prominent perch, which includes whistles, trills, and mimicry. Calls can also be a harsh 'churr' or 'tack' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found in the Kalahari Desert region, extending across parts of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and southwestern Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Rufous tail with dark subterminal band and white tips, Sandy-brown upperparts, Pale underparts, Slender black bill
Description
The Kalahari Scrub-Robin is a medium-sized passerine bird found in arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa. It is known for its melodious song and often forages on the ground or low in bushes, flicking its rufous tail.
