Yellow-breasted Forest Robin
NameYellow-breasted Forest Robin
Common NameYellow-breasted Forest Robin
Scientific NameStiphrornis erythrothorax
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe head is dark grey to blackish, sharply contrasting with a vibrant orange-yellow throat and upper breast. The back and wings are olive-green, while the belly is yellowish, fading to whitish on the lower abdomen. It has a small black bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, and somewhat mournful whistles or trills. It may also produce a rapid, chattering alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across tropical central and western Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBright orange-yellow throat and breast, Dark grey head, Olive-green back, Small size, Shy, skulking behavior in forest undergrowth
Description
A small, shy forest bird characterized by its striking bright orange-yellow throat and breast contrasting with a dark head and olive-green back. It typically forages in the undergrowth of dense forests, often near the ground, searching for insects.
