About the White-starred Robin
The white-starred robin is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher and chat family Muscicapidae. It is also sometimes more simply called the starred robin. It is monotypic within the genus Pogonocichla. There are around twelve subspecies. The species is found in East and southern Africa. It occurs in forested areas in the Afromontane of sub-Saharan Africa. It is a brightly coloured robin with a bright yellow breast and belly, a slate coloured head with spots on the eyes and throat and blueish wings.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Pogonocichla stellata |
| Species Codes | whsrob1, WSRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-starred Robin belong to?
The White-starred Robin (Pogonocichla stellata) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-starred Robin?
The white-starred robin is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher and chat family Muscicapidae. It is also sometimes more simply called the starred robin. It is monotypic within the genus Pogonocichla. There are around twelve subspecies. The species is found in East and southern Africa. It oc...
Where can I report a White-starred Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of White-starred Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whsrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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