White-browed Bush-Robin
NameWhite-browed Bush-Robin
Common NameWhite-browed Bush-Robin
Scientific NameTarsiger indicus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales have a striking appearance with a black face, a prominent white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape, and dark slate-blue upperparts. The throat and underparts are bright yellow, fading to olive-yellow on the flanks. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts and buffy underparts, and a less distinct supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, and a soft, warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark slate-blue upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, Black face (male)
Description
The White-browed Bush-Robin is a small, shy passerine known for its striking plumage, particularly the male's bright yellow underparts and prominent white supercilium. It typically forages for insects in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often remaining hidden.
