White-browed Scrub-Robin

Cercotrichas leucophrys

The white-browed scrub robin, also known as the red-backed scrub-robin, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to sub-Saharan Africa, especially East and southern Africa. Within range, its Turdus-like song is one of the often-heard sounds of the bush. The flitting of the tail is characteristic of this species, but also of some near relatives.

Scientific name

Cercotrichas leucophrys

Family

Old World Flycatchers

IUCN status

LC