About the White-throated Robin
The white-throated robin or irania is a small, migratory passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, and the only member of the genus Irania. It breeds on high-altitude mountain slopes with dense scrub in western Asia and winters in East Africa. Males have lead-grey upperparts and bright orange underparts with a namesake white throat patch. Females are duller, with greyer underparts, orange sides, and a fainter white throat compared to the males.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Irania gutturalis |
| Species Codes | whtrob3, IRAN, WTRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Robin belong to?
The White-throated Robin (Irania gutturalis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Robin?
The white-throated robin or irania is a small, migratory passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, and the only member of the genus Irania. It breeds on high-altitude mountain slopes with dense scrub in western Asia and winters in East Africa. Males have lead-grey upperparts an...
Where can I report a White-throated Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtrob3, or on iNaturalist.
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