White-bellied Robin-Chat
Cossyphicula roberti
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)
- GenusCossyphicula
- SpeciesCossyphicula roberti (White-bellied Robin-Chat)
About the White-bellied Robin-Chat
The white-bellied robin-chat (Cossyphicula roberti) is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found across the Western High Plateau, Bioko and the Albertine Rift montane forests. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2023 found that the white-bellied robin-chat was sister to the mountain robin-chat. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-bellied Robin-Chat in Kibale National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kibale National Park
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Cossypha niveicapilla
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Muscicapa adusta
Grey Tit-Flycatcher
Myioparus plumbeus
White-browed Robin-Chat
Cossypha heuglini
Grey-throated Flycatcher
Myioparus griseigularis
Redcap Robinchat
Cossypha natalensis
Northern Black-Flycatcher
Melaenornis edolioides
Dusky-blue Flycatcher
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Brown-backed Scrub Robin
Erythropygia hartlaubi
Familiar Chat
Oenanthe familiaris
Grey Winged Robin Chat
Cossypha polioptera
Cassin's Flycatcher
Muscicapa cassini
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 5 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |