Eastern Yellow Robin

The Eastern Yellow Robin was first described by ornithologist George Shaw in 1790. Two subspecies are recognised; the Northern Yellow Robin and the nominate or Eastern . The former previously regarded as a separate species.

The Eastern Yellow Robin is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The eastern yellow robin is very cute to watch.Its eyes are impressing me very much.It is a lovely bird with cute look —————— Brook Shreevysh Corp 2. More

Eastern Yellow Robin at nest. Eastern Yellow Robin at nest. Photo: Norman Chaffer Estate © Australian Museum Distribution map of Eopsaltria australis Distribution map of Eopsaltria australis Map © Birds Australia Birdata Did you know? Eastern Yellow Robins belong to the genus Eopsaltria which translates as 'dawn-harper'. Appropriately, they are among the first birds to be heard at dawn. More

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The Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) is an Australasian robin of coastal and sub-coastal eastern Australia. The extent of the Eastern Yellow Robin's residence is from the extreme southeast corner of South Australia through most of Victoria and the western half of New South Wales and north as far as Cooktown. Tropical Northern Queensland birds are mainly restricted to the cool heights of the Great Dividing Range. More

Eastern Yellow Robins are found in a wide range of habitats, from dry woodlands to rainforests. They are also common in parks and gardens, and are usually first seen perched on the side of a tree trunk or other low perch. The birds are inquisitive and confident with humans, often taking handouts of food from picnickers. More

Although monotonous, the song of the Eastern yellow robin is pleasant. Sound: Dave Stewart -used with permission From Cookdown (Queensland) through to south-eastern South Australia. Habitat:Found mostly in the coastal mountain ranges where water is common, but also found in the drier interiors of eastern Australia. Feeding: Spiders, moths, grasshopper, wasps and flies are some of the Eastern yellow robin's diet. More

Male and female Eastern Yellow Robins have similar plumages. More

The Eastern Yellow Robin was first described by ornithologist George Shaw in 1790. Two subspecies are recognised; the Northern Yellow Robin (subsp. chrysorrhoa) and the nominate or Eastern (subsp. australis). The former previously regarded as a separate species. Like all Australian Robins, it is not closely related to either the European Robin or the American Robin, but belongs rather to the Corvida parvorder comprising many tropical and Australian passerines including pardalotes, Fairy-wrens and honeyeaters as well as crows. More

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Eastern Yellow Robin - Eopsaltria australis A bird of eastern Australia, it is found in woodland habitats. It is curious of people and often flies near and typically perches on the side of a tree to have a look. The intense yellow underside makes this a striking and easily identified species. More

Supposedly, the Eastern Yellow Robin is an inquisitive bird - confidently approaching humans - well, I have found it to be anything but in the wild at Warrandyte, where I usually see them! They are VERY shy, and hide at the merest sounds of human presence nearby. The Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) is an Australasian robin of coastal and sub-coastal eastern Australia. More

At 15 to 16cm in length, the Eastern Yellow Robin is one of the larger Australasian robins, and one of the most easily observed. Pairs and small family parties establish a territory—sometimes year-round, sometimes for a season—and seem little disturbed by human presence. They appear not to migrate any great distance, but will make local movements with the seasons, particularly to higher and lower ground. More

Eastern yellow robinOne of the clearest calls of the dawn chorus is the monotone, piping whistle of this robin. This is one of its many calls. They feed close to the ground, often clinging sideways and motionless on the trunks of saplings, watching patiently for the movement of insects or worms. From late winter through to summer they build clutch nests and raise several clutches of two chicks. The similar Pale-yellow robin is also common in this rainforest. More brilliant birds . More

Frontal view of an Eastern Yellow Robin (click on image for larger version) Lateral view of the same bird (click on image for larger version) Close to frontal view of an Eastern Yellow Robin sitting in a lemon tree (click on image for full-size display) Lateral view slightly from behind of an Eastern Yellow Robin (click on image for full-size display) Eastern Yellow Robin More

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The Eastern Yellow Robin has a yellow breast with grey wings, legs, tail and beak. It has a small pointy beak and is very small overall. It has black streaks on its wings and has black, beady and small eyes. - Eastern Yellow Robin By Andrea and Amy October 1998 BEHAVIOUR: - The Eastern Yellow Robin is mainly adorable. More

Description The Eastern Yellow Robin is a medium sized (15 - 17 cm) robin. It has a grey back and head, and yellow underparts. Southern birds have an olive-yellow rump, while in northern birds it is brighter yellow. The throat is off-white and, in flight, there is a pale off-white wing bar. The bill is black. Both sexes are similar in plumage colour and pattern, but the female is slightly smaller. More

The Eastern Yellow Robin occupies a wide range of habitats: heaths, mallee, acacia scrub, woodlands and sclerophyll forests, but is most often found in damper places or near water. Like all Australian robins, the Eastern Yellow tends to inhabit fairly dark, shaded locations and is a perch and pounce hunter, typically from a tree trunk, wire, or low branch. Their diet is a wide range of small creatures, mostly insects. Breeding takes place in the spring and, as with many Australian birds, is often communal. More