White-throated Robin-Chat

Afrikaans name: Witkeeljanfrederik

White-throated Robin-Chat

Photo © Steven Herbert

Cossypha humeralis

The White-throated Robin-Chat is an attractive bird that is endemic to southern Africa. In South Africa it is only found in the north-eastern regions of the country.

Although it can be found in a wide variety of habitats it does prefer thickets that offer it cover.

White-throated Robin-Chat's feed mainly on insects, but it does also feed on small vertebrates and some fruit.

They normally make their nest on the ground. It is made from a variety of plant material and is well hidden. Either 2 or 3 eggs are laid and they are tended to by the female. Both sexes feed the chicks.

Roberts Birds Names by Edition

Edition	Roberts nr	Scientific name
1st	582	Bessonornis humeralis
2nd	582	Bessonornis humeralis
3rd	582	Bessonornis humeralis
4th	582	Bessonornis humeralis
5th	602	Cossypha humeralis
6th	602	Cossypha humeralis
7th	767	Cossypha humeralis

Edition	Roberts nr	English name
1st	582	White-throated Robin
2nd	582	White-throated Robin
3rd	582	White-throated Robin
4th	582	White-throated Robin
5th	602	Whitethroated Robin
6th	602	Whitethroated Robin
7th	767	White-throated Robin-chat

Edition	Roberts nr	Afrikaans name
1st	582	Witkeel-janfrederik
2nd	582	Witkeel-janfrederik
3rd	582	Witkeel-janfrederik
4th	582	Witkeel-janfrederik
5th	602	Witkeeljanfrederik
6th	602	Witkeeljanfrederik
7th	767	Witkeeljanfrederik

References and further reading

Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 158

The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 242

Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 44

Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 332

Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 312

Robins of Africa - Author: Terry Oatley and Graeme Arnott - Published: 1998 - Page: 79

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 523

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 410

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 527

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 399

Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 324

Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 294

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 310

Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 324

More Garden Birds of Southern Africa - Author: P. Ginn & G. McIlleron - Published: 1981 - Page: 49

Ian Sinclairs Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 232

Geoff Lockwoods Garden Birds of Southern Africa - Author: Geoff Lockwood - Published: 0 - Page: 67

Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 195

Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 60

Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 160

Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 168

A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 66

Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 210

A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 66

A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 233

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