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Erithacus
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Erithacus
European Robin
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Aves
Order:
Passeriformes
Family:
Muscicapidae
Genus:
Erithacus
Cuvier, 1800
Species
E. rubecula
E. akahige
E. komadori
Erithacus is a genus of small passerine birds
formerly classed as members of the thrush family, but now considered to be Old
World flycatchers.
The three species are:
- European Robin, Erithacus rubecula
- Tenerife Robin, Erithacus (rubecula)
superbus
- Japanese Robin, Erithacus akahige
- Ryūkyū Robin, Erithacus komadori
The two Asian species were
formerly considered to be members of the genus Luscinia; apparently,
both genera need to be split and rearranged. The European species would then be
the only remaining Erithacus, whereas the East Asian species are closely
related to some species from the region now classed as Luscinia, for
example the Siberian Blue Robin and would form a new genus (Seki, 2006).
The three species are
stocky small birds with an upright stance and short frequently cocked tail. They
have a plain brown back, and a red or black face and breast contrasting with
whitish or grey underparts. The females of the Asian species are much duller
than the males, but in the European Robin differences between the sexes are
minimal and restricted to the shape of the boundary between the red and brown
plumage on the forehead.
Erithacus robins are territorial woodland
birds which build a neat cup nest in a hole or on the ground. They watch for insects,
worms and other invertebrates from a low perch, and feed mostly on the ground,
hopping on strong legs with frequent stops.
References
- Seki, Shin-Ichi (2006): The origin of the East
Asian Erithacus robin, Erithacus komadori, inferred from
cytochrome b sequence data. Molecular Phylogenetics and
Evolution 39(3): 899–905. DOI:10.1016/j.ympev.2006.01.028
- Svensson, Lars; Zetterström, Dan; Mullarney,
Killian & Grant, P. J. (1999): Collins bird guide. Harper &
Collins, London. ISBN 0-00-219728-6
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erithacus&action=history
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Erithacus is a genus of small passerine birds
formerly classed as members of the thrush family, but now considered to be Old
World flycatchers.
The three species are:
- European Robin, Erithacus rubecula
- Tenerife Robin, Erithacus (rubecula)
superbus
- Japanese Robin, Erithacus akahige
- Ryūkyū Robin, Erithacus komadori
The two Asian species were
formerly considered to be members of the genus Luscinia; apparently,
both genera need to be split and rearranged. The European species would then be
the only remaining Erithacus, whereas the East Asian species are closely
related to some species from the region now classed as Luscinia, for
example the Siberian Blue Robin and would form a new genus (Seki, 2006).
The three species are
stocky small birds with an upright stance and short frequently cocked tail. They
have a plain brown back, and a red or black face and breast contrasting with
whitish or grey underparts. The females of the Asian species are much duller
than the males, but in the European Robin differences between the sexes are
minimal and restricted to the shape of the boundary between the red and brown
plumage on the forehead.
Erithacus robins are territorial woodland
birds which build a neat cup nest in a hole or on the ground. They watch for insects,
worms and other invertebrates from a low perch, and feed mostly on the ground,
hopping on strong legs with frequent stops.
References
- Seki, Shin-Ichi (2006): The origin of the East
Asian Erithacus robin, Erithacus komadori, inferred from
cytochrome b sequence data. Molecular Phylogenetics and
Evolution 39(3): 899–905. DOI:10.1016/j.ympev.2006.01.028
- Svensson, Lars; Zetterström, Dan; Mullarney,
Killian & Grant, P. J. (1999): Collins bird guide. Harper &
Collins, London. ISBN 0-00-219728-6
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erithacus&action=history