Bird guideHooded Robin

Differences primarily relate to size and plumage, with males displaying subtle differences in plumage of ventrum, upperparts and degree of white colouring on tail tips.

⚠️NSW: Endangered; QLD: Critically Endangered; NT: Endangered
🌿Endemic to Australia
🍃Indigenous: Biibin

At a glance

FamilyAustralasian Robins
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatInhabits open, arid habitats in inland areas throughout Australia.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from September to November.

Sounds

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Recorded by Zebedee Muller

Range map

Range map

3345visible hotspots
35660visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

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

Large Australian robin. Female gray above, pale below, with pale wing panels. Similar but smaller Jacky-winter lacks the wing pattern and waves its tail from side to side. Often in pairs. Inhabits open, arid habitats in inland areas throughout Australia.

Behavior

Perches prominently, launching down to catch prey on the ground.

Regional timing

Northern Territory
Peak: June to August4,849 records
Western Australia
Peak: June to September1,708 records
Queensland
Peak: April to September6,630 records
New South Wales
Peak: April to May5,700 records
Victoria
Peak: September to November11,319 records
South Australia
Peak: April to October5,125 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: May114 records
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