Petroicidae Collection

Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis), Victoria, Australia

South Island Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala) adult male, perched on twig, Ulva Island, Stewart Island (Rakiura), New Zealand, july

South Island / Yellow-breasted Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala) male perched on lichen covered branch. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. May

South Island tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala) male in snow. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. August

Eopsaltria leucura
Mangrove Robin, Eopsaltria leucura, collected by John Gilbert in East Bay, Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia

Black Robin and Chatham Island Warbler
Black Robin, Petroica (Miro) traversi and Chatham Island Warbler, Gerygone albofrontata. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.4 Plate 59

Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) adult, with chicks begging for food at nest, Lamington N. P
Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) adult, with chicks begging for food at nest, Lamington N.P. Queensland, Australia, October

Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata) adult male, perched on twig, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P
Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata) adult male, perched on twig, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Scarlet Robin (Petroica boodang) adult male, perched on twig, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, February

Scarlet Robin (Petroica boodang) adult female, perched on stem, Maria Island N. P. Tasmania, Australia, February
Scarlet Robin (Petroica boodang) adult female, perched on stem, Maria Island N.P. Tasmania, Australia, February

Yellow-bellied Flyrobin (Eopsaltria flaviventris) juvenile, perched on twig, Parc Riviere Bleue, Grande Terre, New Caledonia, April

Petroica macrocephala, New Zealand tit
Ff. 149. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Turdus minutus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Petroica australis, New Zealand robin
Ff. 148. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Turdus ochrotarsus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Petroica boodang, scarlet robin, Turdus poliocephalus, islan
Drawing No. 69, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Petroica multicolor, Pacific robin
Watercolour 250 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Red-bellied Flycatcher

North Island Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala toitoi) adult, with insects in beak, perched on tree trunk, New Zealand, november

Scarlet Robin male. Common in forest, woodland and suburbs. Perth, W. Australia. Distribution: SE and SW Australia
ASW-4273 Scarlet Robin - male Perth, W. Australia Petroica multicolor Common in forest, woodland and suburbs. Distribution: SE and SW Australia. Fam: Petroicidae Alan J. S

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"Petroicidae: A Colorful Symphony of Australian Robins" From the vibrant forests of Victoria to the snowy landscapes of South Island, Petroicidae, commonly known as Australasian robins, grace the diverse habitats of Australia and New Zealand. These small songbirds captivate with their striking plumage and enchanting melodies. In Victoria, Australia, the Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) reigns supreme. With its sunny yellow breast contrasting against its slate-gray back, this robin is a true symbol of beauty in nature's palette. Its melodious songs echo through the trees as it flits from branch to branch in search of insects. Venturing to Ulva Island in New Zealand, we encounter the South Island Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala). The adult male perches delicately on a twig, showcasing his black head and upper body complemented by a white belly. Against this picturesque backdrop, he serenades us with his sweet tunes. Further south on South Island lies another subspecies - the Yellow-breasted Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala). This male specimen stands out with its stunning yellow chest set against deep black feathers. Even amidst snow-covered branches, it remains an emblematic figure of resilience and adaptability. The Petroicidae family extends beyond these iconic species. Eopsaltria leucura exhibits elegance with its grayish-white plumage adorned by subtle touches of pale orange around its eyes and throat. Meanwhile, Black Robins and Chatham Island Warblers showcase unique evolutionary stories found only on remote islands. Returning to mainland Australia's Queensland region brings us back to our beloved Eastern Yellow Robin once again. Here they thrive amongst lush foliage while delighting us with their cheerful presence and melodic calls that fill the air. Nestled within Lamington National Park in Queensland resides an Eastern Yellow Robin adult, diligently tending to its nest.