Dusky Robin

The Dusky Robin is confined to Tasmania and it closely resembles the female Hooded Robin.

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

Dusky Robin at nest. Dusky Robin at nest. Photo: Purnell Collection © Australian Museum Distribution map of Melanodryas vittata Distribution map of Melanodryas vittata Map © Birds Australia Birdata Did you know? The Dusky Robin may sometimes breed co-operatively, with non-parent birds helping in the rearing of chicks. More

The Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata) is a species of bird in the Petroicidae family. It is endemic to Australia. The Dusky Robin is confined to Tasmania and it closely resembles the female Hooded Robin. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Melanodryas vittata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. Stub icon This songbird-related article is a stub. More

out to sea and a Dusky Robin perched on a do not fall of the edge of the cliffs sign. 1055-1115 Cape Bruny, Bruny Island Habitat: Coastal heath Lat: 43 29 47 S Long: 147 8 49 E Brown Quail Australasian Gannet Dusky Robin A short drive away from Cape Bruny is Jetty Beach which has a small camping area. More

The dusky robin is found in open eucalypt forest, woodland and coastal heath throughout Tasmania. It can often be seen sitting on stumps and fence posts. Indeed, this practice earned it the name 'stump robin' by early settlers. It is about 16 to 17 centimetres (six to seven inches) tall and a uniform olive brown with a whitish streak in the wings. It breeds in early spring (October to November), laying three to four spotted pale green eggs. More

Dusky RobinThe endemic dusky robin (Melanodryas vittata) occurs in open eucalypt forest, woodland and coastal heath throughout Tasmania. A subspecies of this bird is confined to King Island. It can often be seen sitting on stumps and fence posts; indeed, this practice earned the bird the name "stump robin" by early settlers. It breeds in early spring, laying 3-4 spotted, pale green eggs. The nest is cup-shaped, lined with bark and grass. Juveniles have a grey plumage flecked with white. More

Dusky RobinDusky Robin (Photo by Dave Watts) Description The endemic Dusky Robin is dark olive-brown above and a lighter grey-white below. The wing has a narrow white shoulder. Juveniles have grey plumage flecked with white. Habitat The Dusky Robin occurs in open eucalypt forest, woodland and coastal heath throughout Tasmania. A subspecies of this bird is confined to King Island. More

The Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata) is a species of bird in the Petroicidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Source - * BirdLife International 2004. Melanodryas vittata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. This Passeri-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia. More