Melanodryas (Melanodryas) vittata
Dusky Robin
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Petroicidae
Genus
Melanodryas
Species
Melanodryas (Melanodryas) vittata
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
It lacks the bright colours of its robin relatives. The male and female are similar in appearance, with greyish- or olive-brown upperparts and narrow white shoulder edge, and white patch on the wing. The throat is white and the underparts a pale brown. The feathers of the tail are brown with white edges. The bill is black, and the eyes and legs brown-black. (Wikipedia)
Size
- From 16 cm to 17 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
The Dusky Robin is endemic to Tasmania, where it is widespread. Its preferred habitat is open eucalypt forest and coastal heath. (Wikipedia)
