White-starred Robin
Pogonocichla stellata
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Muscicapidae
White-starred Robin.
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Pogonocichla stellata
Category
birds
Family
Muscicapidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 18.6 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white-starred robin in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, ground foraging 30%, mid-level vegetation 20%, canopy foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%; fruit 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.