| Flame Robin | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Petroicidae |
| Genus: | Petroica |
| Species: | Petroica phoenicea |
Flame Robins (Petroica phoenicea) are so called because of the males' flame colored underparts. They are also known as Bank Robins.
Appearance[]
Males have fiery-red underparts with a black head, back and wings - the wings also have white striping on them. Females are brown with white underparts.
Nesting[]
The Flame Robin's nest is found in wooded areas; it is the typical cup shape. The building of the nest can take up to 14 days, and is bound by spider webs. The clutch is 3 or 4, and the eggs are greenish-white with darker markings.
Feeding[]
Flame Robins typically feed on insects, spiders and other small arthropods. They take prey from the ground, pouncing on it from exposed lookouts, then return to a perch to eat. Outside of the breeding season, Flame Robins often forage in scattered flocks, but are otherwise seen alone.
Distribution[]
Flame Robins are found in south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania.
Similar birds[]
- New Zealand robin
- North Island robin
- Black robin