How do you identify an Ashy Robin?

Measuring 15 to 18 cm (5.9 to 7.1 in), the ashy robin is a large and solidly built robin. Full identification notes are on this page.

How big is an Ashy Robin?

The Ashy Robin is a small sized bird weighing about 36 g.

Where can you see an Ashy Robin?

The Ashy Robin occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia.

What birds look similar to an Ashy Robin?

The Ashy Robin is most easily confused with the Black-capped Robin and the Grey-headed Robin.

Is the Ashy Robin endangered?

The Ashy Robin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Ashy Robin

Heteromyias albispecularis

Australasian Robins · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis) is a legendary australasian robin found in 2 countries, weighing about 36 g. The ashy robin, also known as the black-cheeked robin, is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae native to New Guinea.

Least ConcernLegendaryEats invertebratesforestcup nest36 g

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 1 — Photo: Jønsson, Knud|Reeve, Andrew|Bodawatta, Kasun · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 2 — Photo: Jønsson, Knud|Reeve, Andrew|Bodawatta, Kasun · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 3 — Photo: Jønsson, Knud|Reeve, Andrew|Bodawatta, Kasun · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 4 — Photo: Jønsson, Knud|Reeve, Andrew|Bodawatta, Kasun · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 5 — Photo: Reeve, Andrew|Jønsson, Knud|Bodawatta, Kasun · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 6 — Photo: Bolding Kristensen, Jan · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 7 — Photo: Bolding Kristensen, Jan · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis), photo 8 — Photo: Bolding Kristensen, Jan · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the Ashy Robin

The ashy robin, also known as the black-cheeked robin, is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae native to New Guinea.

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How to identify it

Measuring 15 to 18 cm (5.9 to 7.1 in), the ashy robin is a large and solidly built robin. It has a sooty black head and cheeks, with a white stripe extending backwards and upwards from the eyes. It has a white throat darkening to buff underparts and olive-brown upperparts. There is a white patch on the otherwise dark-plumaged wing. The bill is grey-black, the eyes are dark brown, and the legs pale pink.

Where it lives

Indonesia

Recorded as a rare visitor in Australia.

When to see it

Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify an Ashy Robin?: Measuring 15 to 18 cm (5.9 to 7.1 in), the ashy robin is a large and solidly built robin. Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is an Ashy Robin?: The Ashy Robin is a small sized bird weighing about 36 g.
Where can you see an Ashy Robin?: The Ashy Robin occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia.
What birds look similar to an Ashy Robin?: The Ashy Robin is most easily confused with the Black-capped Robin and the Grey-headed Robin.
Is the Ashy Robin endangered?: The Ashy Robin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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