Cercotrichas galactotes
Vulnerable
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| Habitats | Mediterranean Batha, Parks & Woodlands, Planted Forest, Bush & Garrigue |
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| Presence In Israel | Summer Breeder, Migrant |
| Nesting In Israel | Breeder |
| Migration Types | Long Range |
| Zoography Zones | Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian |
| Landscape Formations | Plains & Valleys, Wide Wadis, Rural Area |
| Vegetation Formations | Mediterranean Maquis, Trees, Mediterranean Garrigue, Steppe, Plantation, Parks |
| Vegetation Densities | Low, Medium |
| Nest Locations | Tree, Bushes |
| Diet Types | Invertebrate |
| Foraging Grounds | Ground, Trees and Shrubs |
| Body Sizes | Small (up to 500g) |
| Threat Factors | Plantations, Pesticide Poisoning, Habitat Fragmentation, Aforestation |
The Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin is a medium-sized insect-eating bird, resembling a nightingale in its shape, long legs and habit to hop on the ground and extend its tail upwards. Its head and upperparts are rufous brown, white belly, and tail rufous tipped with black and white spots that are revealed when the tail is fanned. The head pattern is prominent, with a dark eye stripe and a pale supercilium. It is very noisy in the mating season and can be recognized by its rufous tail, which it spreads and bobs up and down.
Breeds in partially open landscapes with scattered trees and shrubs, in both natural and cultivated areas. It prefers rather dry areas, with sparse groves or orchards, shrubs and hedges, sometimes near human habitations.
No specific conservation measures have been taken for this species to date.
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- Shirihai, H., 1996. The Birds of Israel. Academic Press, London.
- Symes, A. 2013. Species generation lengths. Unpublished, BirdLife International.
- Species page at Birdlife International
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Current Occupancy Map
Distribution maps
The maps presented here provide visual information on the distribution of species in Israel in the past and present, and the changes in occupancy and nesting density during the comparison period. For further reading
Relative Abundance 2010-2020
Breeding density values as calculated from observation records and expert opinions.
Relative Abundance 1980-1990
Breeding density values are based mainly on the book Birds of Israel (Shirihai 1996).
Occupancy difference 1990-2020
A map that expresses differences in the breeding distribution between the evaluation periods (1980-1990 versus 2010-2020). Negative value - species previously present but is currently absent, positive value - species has not been recorded previously and is currently present, zero - no change in occupancy.
Relative abundance difference 1990-2020
A map that reflects the changes in the relative abundance of the species between the evaluation periods (1980-1990 versus 2010-2020). Negative values - decline in abundance, positive values - increase in abundance, zero - no change in abundance.
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