Mountain Robin
Petroica bivittata
The Mountain Robin (Petroica bivittata) is a legendary australasian robin found in 2 countries, weighing about 9 g. The mountain robin, also known as subalpine robin, alpine robin or cloud-forest robin, is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.
About the Mountain Robin
The mountain robin, also known as subalpine robin, alpine robin or cloud-forest robin, is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found sparsely throughout the New Guinea Highlands.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Mountain Robin look like?
- The mountain robin, also known as subalpine robin, alpine robin or cloud-forest robin, is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.
- How big is a Mountain Robin?
- The Mountain Robin is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Mountain Robin?
- The Mountain Robin occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Mountain Robin?
- The Mountain Robin is most easily confused with the Solomons Robin, the Snow Mountain Robin and the Black Robin.
- Is the Mountain Robin endangered?
- The Mountain Robin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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