Australian Robins
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Petroicidae
Australian robins are a group of small insectivorous birds, whose exact position in the bird family tree is unclear. Named after a superficial resemblance to the European Robin, the males of many species sport bright red or pink on their plumage. Four species are found in Tasmania, of which one is endemic.
- Scarlet Robin, Petroica boodang
- Flame Robin, Petroica phoenicea
- Pink Robin, Petroica rodinogaster
- Dusky Robin, Melanodryas vittata (E)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Tasmania
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