Torrent Robin

As suggested by its name the Torrent Robin's preferred habitat is fast moving streams and rivers with protruding boulders.

The Torrent 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 Torrent Robin (Monachella muelleriana) is a species of bird in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. It is also known as the Torrent Flyrobin. It is monotypic within the genus Monachella, although it has also been suggested that it should be merged with the genus Microeca, as they are similar in behaviour and anatomy. The species occurs in New Guinea and New Britain. There are two subspecies, the nominate occurring in New Guinea and M. m. coultasi in New Britain. M. m. More