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Birdsong field guide

Ryukyu Robin

Larvivora komadori

A small, secretive chat-like bird endemic to the Ryukyu Islands, known for its striking orange plumage and distinct sexual dimorphism. It is a ground-dwelling insectivore that prefers the deep shade of subtropical evergreen forests.

What it sounds like

A complex and melodic song featuring high-pitched, clear whistles followed by rapid, metallic trills and warbles.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Markus Jacobs · JapanCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species name 'komadori' is the result of a historical mix-up; it is the Japanese common name for the Japanese Robin (Larvivora akahige), while the Ryukyu Robin is called 'Akahige' in Japanese.
Males feature a prominent black mask and bib that contrasts sharply with their rufous-orange upperparts, whereas females lack the black markings.
Taxonomic revisions recently split the species into the Northern Ryukyu Robin and the Okinawa Robin based on plumage and vocal differences.
It is primarily an inhabitant of the forest floor, where it forages through leaf litter for insects, earthworms, and small berries.
The species is threatened by habitat fragmentation and predation from introduced mammals like the small Indian mongoose and feral cats.

Habitat

Dense, moist subtropical evergreen broadleaf forests with thick undergrowth and abundant leaf litter.

Range

Endemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, including Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, and Okinawa.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Indian Blue RobinLarvivora brunnea Izu RobinLarvivora tanensis Japanese RobinLarvivora akahige Okinawa RobinLarvivora namiyei Rufous-headed RobinLarvivora ruficeps Rufous-headed RobinLarvivora ruficeps Rufous-tailed RobinLarvivora sibilans Siberian Blue RobinLarvivora cyane

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