Least ConcernRareInvertebratesForestCup nestTiny · 12 g
About the Rufous-breasted Bush Robin
The rufous-breasted bush robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, southwestern China, northeast India, northern Myanmar and Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in February · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-browed Bush RobinTarsiger indicusWhite-browed bush robins display delayed plumage maturation—after becoming capable of breeding, first-year males (subadults) retain their juvenile plumage (similar to that of adult females) to avoid direct competition with older males.
Golden Bush RobinTarsiger chrysaeusThis species is typically a 14–15 cm long species of songbird in the family Muscicapidae known for its golden color.
Collared Bush RobinTarsiger johnstoniaeThe collared bush-robin is about 12 cm (4.7 in) long.
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