Rufous-tailed Robin
NameRufous-tailed Robin
Common NameRufous-tailed Robin
Scientific NameLarvivora ruficauda
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to rufous-brown, contrasting with a prominent rufous tail. Underparts are paler, whitish on the belly with buffy flanks and breast. It has a noticeable pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a beautiful, clear, and fluty whistle, often complex and varied. Calls include soft 'tack' or 'churr' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas and central Asian mountains, including Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and western China. Winters in the foothills of the Himalayas and parts of India and Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous tail, Olive-brown upperparts, Pale eye-ring, Shy behavior, Ground-foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
The Rufous-tailed Robin is a medium-sized, shy passerine bird known for its distinctive rufous tail. It typically forages on the ground in dense undergrowth of forests, often near water. Its song is a series of clear, fluty whistles.
