Pink Robin

Common Name: Pink Robin

Scientific Name: Petroica rodinogaster

Native to: Pink Robins are endemic to south-eastern Australia. Endemic means that it is only found in these areas and nowhere else in the world!

What does it look like: Pink robins are small, tubby birds. It has a bright pink breast, which contrasts with the sooty black-coloured head and wings. Males are brownish-black above, with a black throat and head and have a bright pink breast that extends right down under the belly. Females are olive-brown above, with cinnamon-buff underparts with a pinkish tint. This species has a plain, dark tail.

Diet and Habitat: Pink robins inhabit rainforests, woodlands, and moist eucalypt forests. They feed on insects and spiders, often at ground level or from low bushes. In their breeding season from September to March, pink robins can be seen in the dense shrubbery within wet forests and rainforests. In contrast, in winter, these birds can be seen more open and in drier habitats. They are active feeders, meaning they will dart out from a perch to snatch insects and then return to another perch.

STEM Fun Fact: The pink robin is easily overlooked as it is quieter than other robins.