Eopsaltria (Eopsaltria) georgiana
White-breasted Robin
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Petroicidae
Genus
Eopsaltria
Species
Eopsaltria (Eopsaltria) georgiana
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
Males and females are similar in coloration, with blue-grey upperparts, paler eyebrows, and whitish underparts. The grey tail is tipped with white. Bills and feet are black in colour, while eyes are dark brown. Birds from the northern part of its range are smaller and darker grey in colour. Juveniles are brownish (Wikipedia).
Size
- Up to 14.5 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: White-breasted Robin (Eopsaltria (Eopsaltria) georgiana)
Distribution and habitat preferences
The White-breasted Robin is found in Western Australia south from Geraldton to the southwest corner of the continent. In the southern part of its range, the White-breasted Robin frequents open forest, often near rivers. It prefers coastal scrub in the north (Wikipedia).
