About the Blue-gray Robin
The slaty robin, also known as the blue-grey robin, is a species of bird in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. It is endemic to the New Guinea Highlands and sparsely in the island's northern areas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Melanodryas cyanus |
| Species Codes | bugrob1, SLRO, BGRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-gray Robin belong to?
The Blue-gray Robin (Melanodryas cyanus) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-gray Robin?
The slaty robin, also known as the blue-grey robin, is a species of bird in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. It is endemic to the New Guinea Highlands and sparsely in the island's northern areas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Blue-gray Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-gray Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bugrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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