Solomons Robin
Petroica polymorpha
A small, attractive robin with a bright crimson chest and belly. Varies across range, but male is mostly black above and on head except for bright white forehead and wingbar. Base of undertail white. Female mostly brown above but bright red below. Generally unique and unmistakable within range. Inhabits hill and montane forest, ranging up to above 1000 meters of elevation. Voice varies across range but is generally a mix of high-pitched tinkling, sweet high-pitched tweeting, and whistling.
Identification
The Solomons robin (Petroica polymorpha) is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is native to the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subalpine shrubland.
Taxonomy
Genus: Petroica; Family: Petroicidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Petroica polymorpha
- Authority
- Mayr, 1934
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Petroicidae
- Genus
- Petroica
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