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Rufous-headed Robin
Larvivora ruficeps
Rufous-headed Robin (Larvivora ruficeps) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Rufous-headed Robin (Larvivora ruficeps) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 18 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Larvivora
- Species ruficeps
Quick facts
- Weight
- 18 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Endangered
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-headed Robin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Rufous-headed Robin is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Rufous-headed Robin (Larvivora ruficeps) 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 nc China.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 18 g, with a wing length of about 7.7 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 47,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-headed Robin?
The Rufous-headed Robin is a small bird that weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Rufous-headed Robin live?
The Rufous-headed Robin is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL nc China, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rufous-headed Robin belong to?
The Rufous-headed Robin (Larvivora ruficeps) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-headed Robin eat?
The Rufous-headed Robin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rufous-headed Robin migrate?
The Rufous-headed Robin is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Rufous-headed Robin endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Rufous-headed Robin's range?
The Rufous-headed Robin has a mapped global range of about 47,000 km².
Conservation
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