About the Olive-backed Forest Robin
The olive-backed forest robin is a species of passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is found in the Gamba Complex in southwest Gabon. It was described in 2008. The olive-backed forest robin can be distinguished from other species in the forest robin complex by the combination of its olive upperparts, bright orange throat and chest, and cream-yellow belly. Its song is also distinct from other subspecies of the forest robin. Females are generally duller than males.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Stiphrornis pyrrholaemus |
| Species Codes | forrob6, FORO, OBFR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive-backed Forest Robin belong to?
The Olive-backed Forest Robin (Stiphrornis pyrrholaemus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Olive-backed Forest Robin?
The Olive-backed Forest Robin is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Olive-backed Forest Robin?
The olive-backed forest robin is a species of passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is found in the Gamba Complex in southwest Gabon. It was described in 2008. The olive-backed forest robin can be distinguished from other species in the forest robin complex by the combi...
Where can I report a Olive-backed Forest Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive-backed Forest Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forrob6, or on iNaturalist.
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