White-headed Robin-Chat
Cossypha heinrichi
The White-headed Robin-Chat (Cossypha heinrichi) is a legendary chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 60 g. The white-headed robin-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the White-headed Robin-Chat
The white-headed robin-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in northern Angola and the western Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is threatened by habitat loss, and its IUCN conservation status is the least concern.
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How to identify it
The white-headed robin-chat is 22–23 cm (8.7–9.1 in) long and weighs 56–69 g (2.0–2.4 oz). The head and neck are white. The entirely white head is unique among the African robins. The mantle, back and scapulars are olive-brown, with the back and scapulars being greyer. The rump is rufous-orange. The central tail feathers are black, and the outer feathers are orange-rufous. The flight feathers and wing coverts are blackish brown, with olive-brown edges. The underwing coverts are grey. The underparts are rufous-chestnut or sienna. The beak is black, and the legs are grey or black.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, June, July, August, September, October, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-headed Robin-Chat?
- The white-headed robin-chat is 22–23 cm (8.7–9.1 in) long and weighs 56–69 g (2.0–2.4 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-headed Robin-Chat?
- The White-headed Robin-Chat is a medium sized bird weighing about 60 g.
- Where can you see a White-headed Robin-Chat?
- The White-headed Robin-Chat occurs in 2 countries, including Angola and Congo - Kinshasa.
- What birds look similar to a White-headed Robin-Chat?
- The White-headed Robin-Chat is most easily confused with the Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat, the White-crowned Robin-Chat and the Rüppell's Robin-Chat.
- Is the White-headed Robin-Chat endangered?
- The White-headed Robin-Chat is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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