Snow Mountain Robin

Petroica archboldi

A fairly small, localised bird of bare, rocky slopes above the treeline on certain peaks in the Snow Mountains. Overall sooty grey color, paler on the sides and belly, a narrow white band on the forehead and a large red patch on the chest. Perches on rocks from where it scans for prey. Unmistakable in its habitat. Voice, some harsh rasping notes.

Taxonomy

Scientific name
Petroica archboldi
Authority
Rand, 1940
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Petroicidae
Genus
Petroica

Range and habitat

Migration
Resident species

Conservation

Population trend
unknown

Photos

Distribution

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