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Kalahari Scrub-Robin

Cercotrichas paena

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Mixed Bushwillow woodlands

Notes:

Habitat type is taken from the Kruger Park Guide for the location where the photograph was taken, which is an approximation in many cases.

Species ID Suggestions

Rufous-tailed scrub robin

Cercotrichas galactotes

Reference Link
Zlatan Celebic
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Comments (5)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Kalahari was not in the range in my old book but I see it has recently been reported there several times so it is possible. I have changed the headings to include the names. Thanks for the help.
Zlatan Celebic
True, the range does not fit, and it's only vagrant down south - then the Kalahari scrub-robin is the only other option, I think... hope this helps; https://www.africanbirdclub.org/afbid/search/browse/species/1381
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Cercotrichas galactotes is highly unlikely in Kruger Park as it is a long way from its southern limit. Only one South African record exists, Cape Town in 2016. This bird appears to have a rufous back and grey cap so could be one of other family members which are found in the park. Pity I did not get a good focus on it.
Zlatan Celebic
Judging by the shape in general; colors of the back against colors of underneath; then colors and the length of the tail; and what we can see from the face (wide cream stripe above the eye), my bet goes to Rufous-tailed scrub robin... Against the leaf, size should be OK...
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Still no idea what this bird is, cannot find it in my only book, a small pocket book, and unfortunately, no idea of the size.

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2012 Best Wildlife Photo
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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PublishedNovember 15, 2011

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