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Grey-headed Robin

Heteromyias cinereifrons

Near ThreatenedEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 36 g
Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 1
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 2
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 3
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 4
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 5
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 6
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 7
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 8
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 9
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Grey-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons), photo 10
Photo: Stuart · CC0

About the Grey-headed Robin

The grey-headed robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found in northeastern Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia.

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The grey-headed robin has, as its name suggests, a grey crown and lores, white throat and olive-brown ear coverts and upperparts, with a white patch on the wings. The underparts are pale, the breast is pale grey, and the belly white. The bill and eyes are dark brown.

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Where the Grey-headed Robin lives

Regular range
Australia

When to see the Grey-headed Robin

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Black-capped Robin (Heteromyias armiti) Black-capped RobinHeteromyias armitiThe black-capped robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae native to New Guinea. Ashy Robin (Heteromyias albispecularis) Ashy RobinHeteromyias albispecularisMeasuring 15 to 18 cm (5.9 to 7.1 in), the ashy robin is a large and solidly built robin.

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