Pacific Robin
NamePacific Robin
Common NamePacific Robin
Scientific NamePetroica multicolor
FamilyPetroicidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMale: Glossy black head, back, wings, and tail. Distinctive white spot on the forehead and a white bar on the wing. Bright orange-red breast and belly, with a white vent. Female: Duller, grey-brown upperparts, pale orange-pink wash on breast, buff wing bar.
Vocalization / CallA series of clear, high-pitched, often musical whistles or trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Norfolk Island, an Australian territory in the Pacific Ocean.
Identifying Featureswhite forehead spot, black upperparts, orange-red breast, white wing bar, small size
Description
A small, striking passerine bird, the male features glossy black upperparts with a prominent white forehead spot and wing bar, contrasting with a vibrant orange-red breast. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the understory of forests on Norfolk Island.
