Olive-flanked Robin-Chat
NameOlive-flanked Robin-Chat
Common NameOlive-flanked Robin-Chat
Scientific NameCossypha anomala
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dark grey, contrasted by a prominent white supercilium above a black eye-stripe. The throat and breast are white, transitioning to grey on the flanks which are washed with olive-brown or rufous. The belly is whitish, and the undertail coverts are distinctly rufous. The tail is rufous-brown and often held cocked.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied and melodious song, often incorporating whistles and trills. Alarm calls are typically harsh, churring notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Afromontane regions of East and Central Africa, with disjunct populations found in countries such as Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, black eye-stripe, grey head and upperparts, rufous flanks and undertail coverts, cocked tail
Description
The Olive-flanked Robin-Chat is a medium-sized passerine bird known for its striking grey head, prominent white supercilium, and rufous flanks. It typically inhabits the dense undergrowth of montane forests, where it forages for insects and other invertebrates.
