Golden Bush Robin
Tarsiger chrysaeus
The Golden Bush Robin (Tarsiger chrysaeus) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 7 countries, weighing about 14 g. The golden bush robin or golden bush-robin was first discovered in 1845 by Brian Houghton Hodgson, a British naturalist.
About the Golden Bush Robin
The golden bush robin or golden bush-robin was first discovered in 1845 by Brian Houghton Hodgson, a British naturalist.
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How to identify it
This species is typically a 14–15 cm long species of songbird in the family Muscicapidae known for its golden color. The weight of a full-grown bird ranges from 12 to 15 grams. The male golden bush robins mainly have a brownish olive tone on their backs with a bright yellow-orange tone on their underside. As for female golden bush robins, they consist of the same color patterns although they are duller and not as vibrant as their male counterparts. Color patterns for a male juvenile are dark brown with buff streaks above and below the tail, while the pattern diffuses in females.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Golden Bush Robin?
- This species is typically a 14–15 cm long species of songbird in the family Muscicapidae known for its golden color. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Golden Bush Robin?
- The Golden Bush Robin is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Golden Bush Robin?
- The Golden Bush Robin occurs in 7 countries, including India, China, Nepal, Bhutan and Thailand.
- What birds look similar to a Golden Bush Robin?
- The Golden Bush Robin is most easily confused with the White-browed Bush Robin, the Rufous-breasted Bush Robin and the Collared Bush Robin.
- Is the Golden Bush Robin endangered?
- The Golden Bush Robin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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