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 Nyungwe National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Nyungwe National Park
African Dusky Flycatcher
Muscicapa adusta
White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher
Dioptrornis fischeri
African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
White-starred Robin
Pogonocichla stellata
Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher
Melaenornis ardesiacus
Equatorial Akalat
Sheppardia aequatorialis
Ashy Alseonax
Muscicapa caerulescens
Archer's Robin-Chat
Cossypha archeri
Red-throated Alethe
Chamaetylas poliophrys
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striata
Miombo Rock-Thrush
Monticola angolensis
White-browed Robin-Chat
Cossypha heuglini
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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-bellied Robin-Chat in Nyungwe National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied Robin-Chat sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 89 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-bellied Robin-Chat in Nyungwe National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for White-bellied Robin-Chat in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.