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A plump, small robin, gray above and bright yellow below.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyAustralasian Robins
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeReported across most months in New South Wales, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
4976visible hotspots
404058visible records
3states
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
Dark gray in the area between the bill and eye (lores), unlike similar Pale-yellow Robin. Inhabits forests of eastern Australia. Also gives a loud double whistle, worth learning.
Behavior
Perches on low branches and on the side of tree trunks, from which it drops to the ground to capture prey. Voice is a slow, repetitive whistle.
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