About the Karoo Scrub-Robin
The Karoo scrub robin or Karoo robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. This species was formerly placed in the genus Cercotrichas.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Tychaedon coryphoeus |
| Species Codes | kasrob2, KASR, KSRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Karoo Scrub-Robin belong to?
The Karoo Scrub-Robin (Tychaedon coryphoeus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Karoo Scrub-Robin?
The Karoo scrub robin or Karoo robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. This species was formerly placed in the genus Cercotrichas....
Where can I report a Karoo Scrub-Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Karoo Scrub-Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kasrob2, or on iNaturalist.
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