About the Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat
The snowy-crowned robin-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is also known as the snowy-headed robin-chat. Its disjunct range extends across the northern half of Sub-Saharan Africa . Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and moist savanna.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cossypha niveicapilla |
| Species Codes | scrcha1, SHRC, SCRC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat belong to?
The Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat (Cossypha niveicapilla) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat?
The snowy-crowned robin-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is also known as the snowy-headed robin-chat. Its disjunct range extends across the northern half of Sub-Saharan Africa . Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowla...
Where can I report a Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scrcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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