Description
The white-tailed robin (Myiomela leucura) is an Old World flycatcher in the family Muscicapidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas of Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
White-tailed Robin primarily eats insects and berries, often foraging on the ground or in ɩow underbrush. This bird is more arboreal compared to similar ѕрeсіeѕ and has secretive behavior. A notable trait is the frequent opening and closing of its tail while feeding.
Habitat
The habitat of white-tailed Robin typically consists of dense, moist broadleaf evergreen forests characterized by thick shade and scrubby undergrowth. These forests often contain bamboo and are located in lower cloud zones, with proximity to river valleys and running water. Broadly, white-tailed Robin is found in regions with tropical or subtropical climates that support this type of vegetation.
