Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat
Cossypha cyanocampter
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusCossypha (Typical Robin-Chats)
- SpeciesCossypha cyanocampter (Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat)
About the Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat
The blue-shouldered robin-chat (Cossypha cyanocampter) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat in Kibale National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat in Kibale National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 46 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat in Kibale National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.