About the South Island Robin
The South Island robin is a sparrow-sized bird found only in New Zealand, where it has the status of a protected endemic species. The birds are sparsely distributed through the South Island and Stewart Island / Rakiura, although the distribution is not continuous. The nominate, and the Stewart Island robin are the two subspecies. The species is closely related to the North Island robin, and also to the extremely rare black robin of the Chatham Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Petroica australis |
| Species Codes | nezrob3, SIRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Robin belong to?
The South Island Robin (Petroica australis) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the South Island Robin?
The South Island robin is a sparrow-sized bird found only in New Zealand, where it has the status of a protected endemic species. The birds are sparsely distributed through the South Island and Stewart Island / Rakiura, although the distribution is not continuous. The nominate, and the Stewart Islan...
Where can I report a South Island Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nezrob3, or on iNaturalist.
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