White-tailed Robin
White-tailed Robin
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A handsome and often confiding robin with a striking white patch at the base of its tail, visible in flight. It is a bird of dense forest.
Where to spot
Dense broadleaf evergreen forests in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and parts of China, favoring shaded ravines.
How to spot
Look in shaded, damp areas, often near streams. Watch for its distinctive white tail flash as it hops or flies. Listen for its soft calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident in most areas. Active throughout the day, often more visible in the morning.
Where to spot
Dense broadleaf evergreen forests in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and parts of China, favoring shaded ravines.
How to spot
Look in shaded, damp areas, often near streams. Watch for its distinctive white tail flash as it hops or flies. Listen for its soft calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident in most areas. Active throughout the day, often more visible in the morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The white tail patches are often prominently displayed as the bird flits through the undergrowth or lands, acting as a flash pattern.
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