Indian Blue Robin

Indian Blue Robin

Larvivora brunnea

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae

About

The Indian blue robin is a small bird found in the Indian subcontinent. Formerly considered a thrush, it is now considered one of the Old World flycatchers in the family Muscicapidae. It was earlier also called the Indian blue chat. It is migratory, breeding in the forests along the Himalayas of Nepal, India, Myanmar and Bangladesh. They winter in the hill forests of the Western Ghats of India and in Sri Lanka.

Fun Fact

Formerly considered a thrush, it is now considered one of the Old World flycatchers in the family Muscicapidae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds mainly on the ground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance