Southern Scrub Robin
Drymodes brunneopygia
The Southern Scrub Robin (Drymodes brunneopygia) is a rare australasian robin found only in Australia, weighing about 33 g. The southern scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.
About the Southern Scrub Robin
The southern scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is endemic to Australia, where it occurs in mallee and heathland in the semi-arid southern parts of the continent. Its range includes several disjoint regions from central New South Wales through western Victoria and southern South Australia, through to the southwestern area of Western Australia.
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How to identify it
It 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. Most of the plumage is grey, except for a dullish red tail and patterned black-and-white wings. The legs are unusually long for a passerine, and are frequently used to hop through the dense heathland that forms the bird's habitat, where it searches for insects and other small invertebrates.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Southern Scrub Robin?
- It 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. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Southern Scrub Robin?
- The Southern Scrub Robin is a small sized bird weighing about 33 g.
- Where can you see a Southern Scrub Robin?
- The Southern Scrub Robin is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Southern Scrub Robin?
- The Southern Scrub Robin is most easily confused with the Northern Scrub Robin and the Papuan Scrub Robin.
- Is the Southern Scrub Robin endangered?
- The Southern Scrub Robin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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