Okinawa Robin
NameOkinawa Robin
Common NameOkinawa Robin
Scientific NameLarvivora komadori
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, throat, and upper breast, contrasting sharply with a bright rufous-orange back, rump, and belly. A prominent white supercilium (stripe above the eye) is a key feature. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts and paler, sometimes rufous-washed, underparts, lacking the male's distinct black and white markings.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its beautiful, clear, and melodious song, often described as a series of rich, fluty whistles. It also produces various alarm calls and soft contact notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, including Okinawa, Amami-Ōshima, Tokunoshima, and other smaller islands within the archipelago.
Identifying Featuresstriking male plumage (black head, rufous body, white supercilium), shy, secretive behavior in dense undergrowth, melodious, fluty song, endemic to the Ryukyu Islands
Description
The Okinawa Robin is a small, shy passerine bird endemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Males exhibit striking black, rufous-orange, and white plumage, while females are more subtly colored in browns. They typically forage in dense undergrowth for insects and berries.
