Golden Bush-Robin
Tarsiger chrysaeus
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)
- GenusTarsiger (Bush-Robins and Bluetails)
- SpeciesTarsiger chrysaeus (Golden Bush-Robin)
About the Golden Bush-Robin
The golden bush robin (Tarsiger chrysaeus) or golden bush-robin was first discovered in 1845 by Brian Houghton Hodgson, a British naturalist. This species is typically a 14–15 cm long species of songbird in the family Muscicapidae known for its golden color. The weight of a full-grown bird ranges from 12 to 15 grams. The male golden bush robins mainly have a brownish olive tone on their backs with a bright yellow-orange tone on their underside. As for female golden bush robins, they consist of the same color patterns although they are duller and not as vibrant as their male counterparts. Color patterns for a male juvenile are dark brown with buff streaks above and below the tail, while the pattern diffuses in females.
Golden bush robins are insectivorous and focus their hunts on insects closer to the ground. Their habitat is dispersed around the Himalayan mountain range and surrounding highlands of Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and Thailand living mainly in open areas with temperate forests, bamboo forests, grassland, and shrubland. Golden bush robins, white-browed bush robins, chestnut-crowned bush warblers, and Gould... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden Bush-Robin in Namdapha 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 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 4 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden Bush-Robin in Namdapha National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Golden Bush-Robin sighting in Namdapha National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden Bush-Robin in Namdapha National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Golden Bush-Robin in Namdapha National Park in our monthly data.