About the Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin
The rufous-tailed scrub robin is a medium-sized member of the family Muscicapidae. Other common names include the rufous scrub robin, rufous bush chat, rufous bush robin and the rufous warbler. It breeds around the Mediterranean and east to Pakistan. It also breeds south of the Sahara from the Sahel region east to Somalia; these African birds are sometimes considered to be a separate species, the African scrub robin. It is partially migratory, wintering in Africa and India. This is a very rare visitor to northern Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cercotrichas galactotes |
| Species Codes | rutscr1, RBCH, RTSR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin (Cercotrichas galactotes) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin?
The rufous-tailed scrub robin is a medium-sized member of the family Muscicapidae. Other common names include the rufous scrub robin, rufous bush chat, rufous bush robin and the rufous warbler. It breeds around the Mediterranean and east to Pakistan. It also breeds south of the Sahara from the Sahel...
Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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