South Island Robin

Australasian Robins 👁 405 views Updated 2026-11-01

South Island Robin (<em>Petroica australis</em>) is a species of Australasian Robins (<em>Petroicidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

South Island Robin (Petroica australis) is a species of Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Petroica; binomial: Petroica australis; authority: (Sparrman, 1788).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name to South Island Robin with split of North Island Robin P. longipes.

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