Rüppell's Robin-Chat (Cossypha semirufa)

Rüppell's Robin-Chat, a reference photo — Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Rüppell's robin-chat (Cossypha semirufa) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, that is native to the Afrotropics. It is named for the German naturalist Eduard Rüppell.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rüppell's Robin-Chat being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cossypha heuglini
Cossypha niveicapilla
Cossypha albicapillus
Larvivora brunnea

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Cossypha
Species: Cossypha semirufa

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