Species · GBIF taxon 7341308
Scarlet Robin
Petroica boodangAlso known as Scarlet-breasted Robin
Scarlet robins are quiet, territorial songbirds easily recognized by the male's brilliant red breast contrasting sharply against a black throat and white forehead spot. They spend much of their day perched on low branches, pouncing onto the ground to snatch insects from the leaf litter. During the breeding season, pairs defend territories with soft, trilling songs, constructing delicate cup-shaped nests of bark and grass bound with spiderwebs.
SongbirdColorfulForest Dweller
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Spiders
- Ants
Predators
- Feral Cats
- Pied Currawongs
- Brown Goshawks
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, land clearing, and predation by feral cats
HabitatsEucalypt forests, woodlands, and open agricultural areas
Life span5 to 8 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPetroicidae
- SpeciesPetroica boodang
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for Trills: Listen for their soft, musical, warbling song, which is often the first sign of their presence.
- Watch the Ground: Look for them on low branches or fence posts, where they sit quietly before darting down to feed.
- Keep Your Distance: Avoid approaching nesting pairs in spring, as they are sensitive to disturbance near their low nests.
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