Rufous-tailed Scrub-robin

(Cercotrichas galactotes)

Category of conservation concern (IUCN, 2020) – Least Concern

Population size: 0-3 pairs

Distribution pattern

Single isolated breeding sites are known, mainly in Eastern Bulgaria and along the Black Sea coast. On the 17th and 18th of July 1990, a fledging recently left the nest was observed near a rocky promontory near Primorsko. In July 1994, a pair feeding their young was observed in the resort of Albena. Adult specimen has been seen on August 1, 1996 south of Sozopol. In the summer of 1999, a pair was observed near the village of Izgrev, Varna District. On April 6, 2001, between the villages of Gergevets and Kamen, Sliven District, one specimen was observed in a biotope suitable for breeding. In the last 10 years, there is no data for definite breeding sites.

Comparative distribution of the species compared to the first breeding birds atlas (Iankov, 2007): Breeding locality until 2007 | Breeding locality until 2007, confirmed after 2015 – | New breeding locality after 2015. – The breeding localities after 2015 are identified on a base of raw data from smartbirds.org.

Habitats

Breeds in sclerophyllous scrub on open hilly areas, including by the seacoast.

Trends in population changes for the period 2013-2020

Not analysed

Threats

Not analysed