Okinawa Robin

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Okinawa Robin (<em>Larvivora namiyei</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Okinawa Robin (Larvivora namiyei) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Larvivora; binomial: Larvivora namiyei; authority: (Stejneger, 1887).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Okinawa Robin is split from L. komadori based on deep genetic divergence coupled with bioacoustic and morphological differences (Saitoh et al. 2015; Brazil 2018; HBW/BirdLife).

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