Red-capped Robin

The position of the Red-capped Robin and its Australian relatives on the passerine family tree is unclear; the Petroicidae are not closely related to either the European or American Robins but appear to be an early offshoot of the Passerida group of songbirds. The Red-capped Robin is a predominantly ground-feeding bird and its prey consists of insects and spiders. Although widespread, it is uncommon in much of its range and has receded in some areas from human activity.

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

and the Red-capped Robin — it is often simply but inaccurately called the robin redbreast. Male Flame Robins are easily distinguished by their bright orange-red throat plumage. The colour alone is not a reliable guide, as some Scarlet Robins take on a orange hue, but while male Scarlet and Red-capped Robins have red breasts and black throats, the Flame Robin's breast plumage extends right up to the base of the bill. More

Both male and female Red-capped Robins respond strongly to playback of their species' song by flying to the source, flitting about in agitation, and sometimes replying with their own song. Facts and figures Research Species: No Average size: 12 cm Average weight: 9 g Breeding season: June to January Clutch size: Two or three; occasionally one, rarely four. More

A map of Australia, showing the range of the Red-capped Robin - most of southern Australia except Tasmania is marked in red. Red-capped Robin range The Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii) is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Found in dryer regions across much of the continent, it inhabits scrub and open woodland. Like many brightly coloured robins of the Petroicidae family, it is sexually dimorphic. Measuring 10.5–12.5 cm (4–5 in) in length, the robin has a small thin black bill, and dark brown eyes and legs. More

Red-capped Robin-chat = From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to:navigation, search Red-capped Robin-chat Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3. More

“The Red-capped Robin is the most widespread of the 5 red-breasted Robins that occur in mainland Australia. It prefers drier habitats and is found across Australia west of the Great Dividing Range and south of the Tropic of Capricornia but does not occur in Tasmania. The red cap of the male is both distinctive and diagnostic (first photo) and even the brown female has a reddish cap (second photo) making her easier to identify than the other female Robins. More

The Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii) is the smallest of the red Robins. It has an intense crimson cap as well as crimson breast. Adaptations - Red-capped Robins rarely sit still for long. They dart to the ground flying up to a new vantage point only to duck to the ground again and back up. While perched they often give a quick flick of their tail and wings. More

Red-capped Robins are attractive small birds, widespread in arid woodlands, and are characteristically tame and easy to approach. They are constantly on the move and often catch insects on the wing, or with quick darts to the ground. Like most robins, even when perched they regularly give flicks of their wings and tail feathers. With their bright red forehead and breast, adult male Red-capped Robins are easily distinguished from the brown females and immature males. More

Distribution of Red-capped robin-chat in southern Africa, based on statistical smoothing of the records from first SA Bird Atlas Project (© Animal Demography unit, University of Cape Town; smoothing by Birgit Erni and Francesca Little). Colours range from dark blue (most common) through to yellow (least common). See here for the latest distribution from the SABAP2. More

A distinctive, small, slender robin, the Red-capped Robin is usually seen singly or in twos. Its head is usually hunched into its rather tubby, rotund body, and its wings are often lowered to below the level of the tail, both of which are often flicked nervously. They are usually rather quiet, tame and confiding, and often a little curious. More

The Red-capped Robin is found in dryer scrub across Australia except for Tasmania, the Top End and Cape York. It is generally encountered alone or in pairs.Once common on the Cumberland Plain in Sydney's western suburbs, it has now almost disappeared from the Sydney Basin. Breeding season is late winter to early summer with up to three broods raised. The nest is a neat deep cup made of soft dry grass and bark. More

The first sighting of a Red-capped Robin was in February 2006, in Jack's Creek State Forest, 30 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales. Next seen in May of 2006, on our former neighbour's property, 20 km south of Narrabri. Spotted also in December 2006 and September 2007 20 km west of Narrabri, in March and September 2007 also 20 km east of Narrabri. Seen in the semi-arid to arid environment of western NSW and eastern South Australia, most prominently in Mt. More

The Red-capped Robin has black back and black head with red cap on top. The breast is red and rest of underside is white. The female is greyish brown above with dull red cap and whitish underneath.. Young are similar to females but have white streaks on back and mottled brown on their breast. Other Names Redhead Size 12cm Habitat inland woodland and scrubland with trees and shrubs. More

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A brilliant male red-capped robin comes and lands close to the verandah every time we go there to sit. We are situated in the beautiful Skilly Valley near Aurburn and have no dogs or cats here. This bird only made itself known to us about six weeks ago. After arrival it sometimes comes to within a metre or so and then flits off. What a tiny thing it is. More

The Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii) is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Like many brightly coloured robins of the Petroicidae it is sexually dimorphic. The male has a distinctive red cap and red breast. Its upperparts are black with white bars, and its tail black with white tips. The underparts and shoulder are white. The female is an undistinguished grey-brown. The robin has a small black bill and eyes. More

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