The collared bush-robin or Johnstone's robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to Taiwan, living in montane and subalpine forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a least-concern species.
Region
Taiwan
Typical Environment
Occurs throughout Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range and associated highland ridges, favoring montane evergreen and coniferous forests. It uses forest edges, clearings, and subalpine shrublands with dense understory and bamboo thickets. Birds often forage close to the ground in mossy, shaded areas and along trails. During harsh weather it may shift slightly downslope but generally remains in high-elevation habitats.
Altitude Range
1500–3600 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Also known as Johnstone's robin, this small Old World flycatcher is confined to Taiwan's high mountains. Males show a crisp white collar that contrasts with dark plumage, while females are browner and subtler. It frequents dense understory and mossy forest floors, often flicking its tail as it forages. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern due to a stable population within protected montane habitats.
