Rufous-breasted Bush-Robin
NameRufous-breasted Bush-Robin
Common NameRufous-breasted Bush-Robin
Scientific NameTarsiger hyperythrus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant deep blue head, back, and wings, contrasting sharply with a vibrant rufous-orange breast and belly. A small white patch is often visible on the flanks. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts and a paler rufous wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, thin, and somewhat melancholic whistles, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee'. Calls include soft 'tack' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and associated mountain ranges, from northern India (Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) eastward through Nepal, Bhutan, and into southwestern China (Yunnan) and northern Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue upperparts in males, Vibrant rufous-orange breast and belly in males, Small size, Prefers dense undergrowth in high-altitude forests, Often flicks tail
Description
This small, colorful robin is known for its striking blue upperparts and bright rufous-orange underparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth in high-altitude forests, often flicking its tail while searching for insects.
