About the Dusky Robin
The dusky robin is a small passerine bird native to Tasmania. A member of the Australian robin family Petroicidae, it is known by many other names such as Dozey, Sad, Sleepy, Stump, Tasmania/Wood Robin; Native Sparrow or Sad Bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Melanodryas vittata |
| Species Codes | dusrob1, DURO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Robin belong to?
The Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Dusky Robin?
The Dusky Robin is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Dusky Robin?
The dusky robin is a small passerine bird native to Tasmania. A member of the Australian robin family Petroicidae, it is known by many other names such as Dozey, Sad, Sleepy, Stump, Tasmania/Wood Robin; Native Sparrow or Sad Bird....
Where can I report a Dusky Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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