Common Name: Indian Blue Robin
Scientific Name: Luscinia brunnea
Nepali Name: Nilo Rabin ( नीलो रबिन )
Size: 15 cm
Location: Phakding, Nepal
The male Indian Blue Robin has blue upperparts with white supercilium, black lore, black cheek and orange underparts. The female has a brown upper part and white throat and belly.
These birds are generally seen in solitary in dense undergrowths, Rhododendron forests, secondary shrubs from 2135-3445 m of altitude, widespread and as summer visitors.
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