Karoo Scrub-Robin
Karoo Scrub-Robin
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The Karoo Scrub Robin (*Tychaedon coryphoeus*, now *Cercotrichas coryphaeus*) is an active and vocal bird found in the dry scrublands of southern Africa. It is a dull brown bird with a long, often cocked tail.
Where to spot
Endemic to the dry scrublands and semi-deserts of the Karoo region in South Africa and adjacent parts of Namibia. It prefers areas with low, thorny bushes.
How to spot
Look for its plain brown plumage and long, often flicked tail. It frequently perches on top of bushes. Listen for its rich, varied song, which often includes mimicry.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is often active throughout the day, foraging for insects among the low vegetation.
Where to spot
Endemic to the dry scrublands and semi-deserts of the Karoo region in South Africa and adjacent parts of Namibia. It prefers areas with low, thorny bushes.
How to spot
Look for its plain brown plumage and long, often flicked tail. It frequently perches on top of bushes. Listen for its rich, varied song, which often includes mimicry.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is often active throughout the day, foraging for insects among the low vegetation.
Its melodious and varied song, often delivered from an exposed perch, is a characteristic sound of the arid Karoo landscape.
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