Species · GBIF taxon 5231398
Pekin Robin
Leiothrix luteaAlso known as Red-billed Leiothrix, Pekin Nightingale, Japanese Nightingale, Japanese Hill Robin
Pekin robins travel through dense undergrowth in highly social, active flocks, constantly communicating with soft, conversational trills. During the breeding season, males deliver a rich, flute-like song that rivals the nightingale, while pairs perform mutual preening to reinforce their lifelong bonds. These adaptable birds forage on the forest floor, flipping leaf litter in search of insects and fallen berries.
VocalistColorfulSocial
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Caterpillars
- Beetles
- Wild berries
Predators
- Accipiter hawks
- Feral cats
- Snakes
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation and the illegal pet trade
HabitatsSubtropical and temperate forests, shrublands, and dense bamboo thickets
Life spanUp to 15 years in captivity, typically 5 to 8 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLeiothrichidae
- SpeciesLeiothrix lutea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen closely: Their presence is often revealed by sweet, melodious whistling long before they emerge from thick cover.
- Watch the understory: Scan dense rhododendron or bamboo thickets where they prefer to forage near the ground.
- Look for pairs: These birds are rarely alone, so finding one usually means its mate is nearby.
Image unavailableFrequent Companion Close Relative Family Member
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Ecosystem chain
The Forest Floor
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