Swynnerton's Robin
NameSwynnerton's Robin
Common NameSwynnerton's Robin
Scientific NameSwynnertonia swynnertoni
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThe head is slate-grey with blackish lores. The throat and breast are bright orange-yellow, fading to a paler yellow or whitish on the lower belly. The back and wings are olive-green. The tail is dark with distinctive white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant whistles, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee', sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a few isolated montane forest patches in eastern Africa, specifically eastern Zimbabwe, western Mozambique, and eastern Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-grey head with blackish face, Bright orange-yellow throat and breast, Olive-green back, White outer tail feathers (often visible), Shy, ground-dwelling behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
A small, shy robin found in dense montane forests of eastern Africa. It is characterized by its slate-grey head, bright orange-yellow underparts, and olive-green back, often foraging on the forest floor.
