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However, subsequent molecular research (and current consensus) places the robins as a very early offshoot of the Passerida, or "advanced" songbirds, within the songbird lineage.
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At a glance
FamilyAustralasian Robins
SizeTiny
RarityUncommon
HabitatOpen woodland, scrub, forest edge, gardens, and mixed canopy with active insect life.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
99visible hotspots
18136visible records
2states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Both sexes olive brown above, with gray crown and breast, stark white throat, and white wing patch, prominent in flight. Upright stance, large size, intricate plumage, and pale pink legs distinctive.
Behavior
Large, plump robin of montane rainforest. Usually feeds on or near the ground in rainforest of far northern Queensland.
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