White-browed Scrub-Robin
NameWhite-browed Scrub-Robin
Common NameWhite-browed Scrub-Robin
Scientific NameCercotrichas leucophrys
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThe White-browed Scrub-Robin has brown upperparts and a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) bordered by dark stripes. Its underparts are white, heavily streaked with brown on the breast and flanks. The tail is a striking rufous (reddish-brown) color, often tipped with dark feathers, and the bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied and melodious song, often incorporating mimicry of other bird calls. Alarm calls are typically harsh and churring.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Mauritania east to Somalia, and south through East Africa to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Rufous tail, often flicked, Streaked breast and flanks, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This small, active bird is typically found foraging on the ground in dense scrub or open woodlands. It is known for its distinctive white eyebrow and rufous tail, which it frequently flicks. Its melodious song often includes mimicry of other bird species.
