About the Black Scrub-Robin
The black scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the Sahel and montane Arabian Peninsula. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cercotrichas podobe |
| Species Codes | blsrob1, BSRO, BLSR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Scrub-Robin belong to?
The Black Scrub-Robin (Cercotrichas podobe) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Scrub-Robin?
The black scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the Sahel and montane Arabian Peninsula. Its natural habitat is dry savanna....
Where can I report a Black Scrub-Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Scrub-Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blsrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
474
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