Siberian Blue Robin
NameSiberian Blue Robin
Common NameSiberian Blue Robin
Scientific NameLuscinia cyane
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsAdult males have deep blue upperparts, a black mask extending from the lores to behind the eye, and a pure white throat and belly with buffy flanks. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts, a pale throat, and buffy underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a soft 'tack' or 'chack'. The song is a series of clear, fluty whistles that often accelerate and increase in complexity, sometimes described as melancholic.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Siberia and Northeast Asia, including parts of Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, from northeastern India to Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesMale: deep blue upperparts, Male: black mask, Male: pure white throat and belly, Male: buffy flanks, Shy, ground-dwelling behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, shy robin is known for the striking deep blue plumage of the male, contrasting with a white throat and belly. It typically forages on the ground in dense forest undergrowth, often flicking its tail while searching for insects.
