Black Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas podobe

A unique and unmistakable passerine. Large and dark with a magnificent white-patterned tail that it often holds up. Spends much time on the ground or on low branches. In flight shows a rusty wing pattern. Favors dense scrub in arid zones. Variable song is sweet and melodious, often including trills and rattles. Calls include a pleasant, descending “jweeee” and chattering notes.