White-crowned Robin-Chat

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White-crowned Robin-Chat (<em>Cossypha albicapillus</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

White-crowned Robin-Chat (Cossypha albicapillus) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cossypha; binomial: Cossypha albicapillus; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Correct gender agreement; original specific epithet albicapillus is invariable (N David; H&M corrigenda 2.1).

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