Miombo Scrub-Robin
NameMiombo Scrub-Robin
Common NameMiombo Scrub-Robin
Scientific NameCercotrichas barbata
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown. The head features a prominent white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. The throat and breast are buffy, transitioning to a white belly, with buffy-orange flanks. The tail is dark with noticeable white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied and melodious song, which often includes mimicry of other bird species. Calls can also include harsh 'churr' or 'tack' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in south-central Africa, inhabiting miombo woodlands and dry forests across countries such as Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Grey-brown upperparts, Buffy throat and breast with white belly, Tail often flicked, dark with white outer feathers
Description
The Miombo Scrub-Robin is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its distinctive facial pattern and grey-brown upperparts. It is typically found foraging on the ground or in low vegetation within its preferred woodland habitats, often flicking its tail.
