White-browed Robin
NameWhite-browed Robin
Common NameWhite-browed Robin
Scientific NamePeneothello pulverulenta
FamilyPetroicidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe White-browed Robin has dark brown to sooty black upperparts, including the head, back, and tail. A prominent white stripe (supercilium) extends from the lores above the eye to behind it. Its underparts are pale grey to whitish, sometimes with a slight buffy wash on the flanks. The wings are dark with some paler feather edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'seep' or 'tsip' calls, often given as a series. It may also produce a short, clear, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in coastal northern Australia, from the Kimberley region of Western Australia across the Top End of the Northern Territory to Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, and also in southern New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark brown upperparts, Pale grey underparts, Small size, Black bill and legs
Description
This small, active robin is characterized by its distinctive white supercilium and dark upperparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of mangroves and coastal forests, often flicking its tail as it moves. Its subtle coloration provides effective camouflage within its preferred habitat.
