Izu Robin
Larvivora tanensis
Izu Robin (Larvivora tanensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Izu Robin (Larvivora tanensis) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 17 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Larvivora
- Species tanensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 17 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Izu Robin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Izu Robin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Izu Robin (Larvivora tanensis) is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL Izu Is. (s Japan).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 17 g, with a wing length of about 7.1 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 302 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Izu Robin?
The Izu Robin is a small bird that weighs around 17 g.
Where does the Izu Robin live?
The Izu Robin is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL Izu Is. (s Japan), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Izu Robin belong to?
The Izu Robin (Larvivora tanensis) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Izu Robin eat?
The Izu Robin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Izu Robin migrate?
The Izu Robin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Izu Robin endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Izu Robin's range?
The Izu Robin has a mapped global range of about 302 km².
Conservation
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