Chorister Robin-Chat
Cossypha dichroa
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae
About
The chorister robin-chat is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in South Africa and Eswatini. Its distribution stretches from the southern Western Cape through the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga to northern Limpopo. Its natural habitat is evergreen forests, especially in the mist belt region.
Fun Fact
Its distribution stretches from the southern Western Cape through the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga to northern Limpopo.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to Knysna in Western Cape province by Phillip Clancey in 1966.
Diet
Diet consists mainly of insects, millipedes, spiders, ticks but also fruit in the non-breeding season.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance