About the Rüppell's Robin-Chat
Rüppell's robin-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, that is native to the Afrotropics. It is named for the German naturalist Eduard Rüppell.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cossypha semirufa |
| Species Codes | rurcha1, RURC, RÜRC, RRCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rüppell's Robin-Chat belong to?
The Rüppell's Robin-Chat (Cossypha semirufa) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rüppell's Robin-Chat?
Rüppell's robin-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, that is native to the Afrotropics. It is named for the German naturalist Eduard Rüppell....
Where can I report a Rüppell's Robin-Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Rüppell's Robin-Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rurcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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