Bush Robin

Collared Bush-Robin (female)

The Collared Bush-Robin, Tarsiger johnstoniae (formerly Erithacus johnstoniae) is a small bird approximately 13 cm long. The male has a black head, neck, and back; a bright, reddish-orange hind collar and bar across the scapulars, and long, narrow white supercilium. The female lacks the males bright colors; she is olive-gray above and yellowish-buff below, with a less prominent supercilium. Juvenile birds are streaky brown with buff supercilium.

Collared Bush-Robins inhabit coniferous and broadleaf forest undergrowth in high mountains. They are most often seen alone or in pairs, on mountain tracks and roads, although they will utilize low perches when available. They are fairly common on Mount Ali (A Li Shan), in Chiayi County, which is why they are sometimes called "Mount Ali robins." They are also found in similar forest habitat, at 2000 to 2800 m elevation, on other mountains. Their food consists of caterpillars and insects.
taken at DaSyueShan Trail, Taichung City, TAIWAN



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