How do you identify a Green-backed Robin?

It is sexually monomorphic. Full identification notes are on this page.

How big is a Green-backed Robin?

The Green-backed Robin is a small sized bird weighing about 35 g.

Where can you see a Green-backed Robin?

The Green-backed Robin is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Green-backed Robin?

The Green-backed Robin is most easily confused with the White-eyed Robin.

Is the Green-backed Robin endangered?

The Green-backed Robin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Green-backed Robin

Pachycephalopsis hattamensis

Australasian Robins · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis) is a legendary australasian robin found only in Indonesia, weighing about 35 g. The green-backed robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats invertebratesforestcup nest35 g

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 1 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 2 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 3 — Photo: Senator BNB · CC0

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 4 — Photo: Jean-Paul Boerekamps · CC0

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 5 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 6 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 7 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 8 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 9 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Green-backed Robin (Pachycephalopsis hattamensis), photo 10 — Photo: Zara · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the Green-backed Robin

The green-backed robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

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How to identify it

It is sexually monomorphic. It has an olive-green back, rust-colored wings, a rust-colored tail, and a yellow abdomen. Voice: Both sexes vocalize. Their most common vocalization has been described as a "tu-wee" sound. They also produce "piping whistles" and "raspy chur-chatters."

Where it lives

Indonesia

When to see it

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

Easily confused with

White-eyed RobinPachycephalopsis poliosoma

Quick questions

How do you identify a Green-backed Robin?: It is sexually monomorphic. Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Green-backed Robin?: The Green-backed Robin is a small sized bird weighing about 35 g.
Where can you see a Green-backed Robin?: The Green-backed Robin is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Green-backed Robin?: The Green-backed Robin is most easily confused with the White-eyed Robin.
Is the Green-backed Robin endangered?: The Green-backed Robin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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