Collared Bush-Robin
Tarsiger johnstoniae
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 johnstoniae (Collared Bush-Robin)
About the Collared Bush-Robin
The collared bush-robin or Johnstone's robin (Tarsiger johnstoniae) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to Taiwan, living in montane and subalpine forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a least-concern species.
This species was described as Ianthia johnstoniae by William Robert Ogilvie-Grant in 1906: the specimens were collected by Walter Goodfellow on Yushan (Mount Morrison). It has also been included in the genus Luscinia. The species' eponym is named after Marion A. Johnstone, a well-known aviculturist to whom Goodfellow previously sent a specimen of a lorikeet.
The collared bush-robin is about 12 cm (4.7 in) long. The male and female are different. The male has a slate-black head with a white supercilium. The rufous upper breast, mantle and scapulars form a collar. The back is sooty-black, the wings are black and brownish-black, and the tail is black. The lower breast is buffish-yellow, and the belly varies from grey-white to buffish-olive. The beak and legs are black. The female has a less distinct supercilium. The upperparts are mostly dull olive-brown, and the wings and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Collared Bush-Robin in Taroko National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Collared Bush-Robin in Taroko National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Collared Bush-Robin sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 1,488 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Collared Bush-Robin in Taroko National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Collared Bush-Robin in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.