Central Bearded Scrub Robin
Erythropygia barbata
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)
- GenusErythropygia
- SpeciesErythropygia barbata (Central Bearded Scrub Robin)
About the Central Bearded Scrub Robin
The miombo scrub robin (Tychaedon barbata) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. This species was formerly placed in the genus Cercotrichas.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Central Bearded Scrub Robin in South Luangwa National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at South Luangwa National Park
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Cossypha heuglini
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Muscicapa caerulescens
Southern Black Flycatcher
Melaenornis pammelaina
Collared Palmthrush
Cichladusa arquata
African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
African Dusky Flycatcher
Muscicapa adusta
Familiar Chat
Oenanthe familiaris
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striata
Grey Tit-Flycatcher
Myioparus plumbeus
Collared Flycatcher
Ficedula albicollis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 3 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 5 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Central Bearded Scrub Robin in South Luangwa National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Central Bearded Scrub Robin sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Central Bearded Scrub Robin in South Luangwa National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Central Bearded Scrub Robin in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.