White-throated robin

(Irania gutturalis)

Description

This species is larger than the European robin,having a length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) and a wingspan of 28 centimetres (11 in).The breeding male has lead-grey upperparts,a black face with a white throat and supercilium,and orange underparts.The tail is black,as is the strong bill.Females are plainer,mainly grey apart from a black tail,hints of orange on the flanks,and some white throat streaks.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Muscicapidae
Genus:Irania
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