About the Blue-fronted Robin
The blue-fronted robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Cinclidium. It is found in Bhutan, China, Northeast India, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and possibly Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. As of June 12th,2024 this species is categorized as of least concern on the IUCN red list, with a stable population trend, though Birds of the World notes that it is uncommon in parts of its range. Blue-fronted robins are a bird species with limited published research.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cinclidium frontale |
| Species Codes | blfrob1, BFRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-fronted Robin belong to?
The Blue-fronted Robin (Cinclidium frontale) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-fronted Robin?
The blue-fronted robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Cinclidium. It is found in Bhutan, China, Northeast India, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and possibly Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. As of June 12th,2024 this species is...
Where can I report a Blue-fronted Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-fronted Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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