About the Yellow-breasted Forest Robin
The yellow-breasted forest robin, also known as the eastern forest robin, is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae that is found at low levels in forests from Cameroon and Gabon to DR Congo, Congo and Uganda. In 1999 it was recommended that it should be treated as a separate species instead of a subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Stiphrornis mabirae |
| Species Codes | forrob4, YBFR, FORO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-breasted Forest Robin belong to?
The Yellow-breasted Forest Robin (Stiphrornis mabirae) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-breasted Forest Robin?
The yellow-breasted forest robin, also known as the eastern forest robin, is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae that is found at low levels in forests from Cameroon and Gabon to DR Congo, Congo and Uganda. In 1999 it was recommended that it should be treated as a separate species...
Where can I report a Yellow-breasted Forest Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-breasted Forest Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forrob4, or on iNaturalist.
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