Least ConcernRareEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 46 g
About the Northern Scrub Robin
The northern scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found in northern Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. It was found to be genetically distinct from the Papuan scrub robin, which were thought to be members of the same species.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Papuan Scrub RobinDrymodes beccariiThe Papuan scrub robin or New Guinea scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.
Southern Scrub RobinDrymodes brunneopygiaIt is a relatively dull and large robin, adults being around 19–20 centimetres (7.5–7.9 in) in length, of which around a third is the tail feathers.
Southern Scrub RobinDrymodes brunneopygiaIt is a relatively dull and large robin, adults being around 19–20 centimetres (7.5–7.9 in) in length, of which around a third is the tail feathers.
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