About the White-tailed Robin
The white-tailed robin is an Old World flycatcher in the family Muscicapidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas of Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Myiomela leucura |
| Species Codes | whtrob2, WTBR, WTRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Robin belong to?
The White-tailed Robin (Myiomela leucura) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Robin?
The white-tailed robin is an Old World flycatcher in the family Muscicapidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas of Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its ...
Where can I report a White-tailed Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtrob2, or on iNaturalist.
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