Forest Scrub-Robin
Forest Scrub-Robin
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The Forest Scrub Robin (*Tychaedon leucosticta*, now *Cercotrichas leucosticta*) is a secretive African scrub robin. It is a dull brown bird with faint streaking, and is notable for its elusive behavior within dense forest undergrowth.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland and gallery forests across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda. It prefers dense, undisturbed forest with rich leaf litter.
How to spot
Patience and a quiet approach are crucial. Look for its dull brown plumage in dense cover. It is often detected by listening for its low-pitched, somewhat mournful calls rather than by sight.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for invertebrates on the forest floor.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland and gallery forests across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda. It prefers dense, undisturbed forest with rich leaf litter.
How to spot
Patience and a quiet approach are crucial. Look for its dull brown plumage in dense cover. It is often detected by listening for its low-pitched, somewhat mournful calls rather than by sight.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for invertebrates on the forest floor.
Despite its 'forest' name, it still exhibits some of the ground-foraging and tail-flicking behaviors typical of scrub robins.
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