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Forest Robin (Stiphrornis erythrothorax)

Forest Robin

Stiphrornis erythrothorax

Least Concern

Overview

The orange-breasted forest robin (Stiphrornis erythrothorax) is a small bird found throughout the African tropical rainforest. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

  • Total length of around 12 cm (4¾ in).
  • Dark upperparts.
  • Throat and chest are yellow-orange or deep orange, depending on the subspecies.

Habitat

Mainly found throughout the African tropical rainforest. Its range includes regions from Sierra Leone to southwest Ghana, east to central Cameroon and north Gabon, as well as south Benin.

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