About the Hooded Robin
The hooded robin is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Like many brightly coloured robins of the Petroicidae, it is sexually dimorphic; the male bears a distinctive black-and-white plumage, while the female is a nondescript grey-brown.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Melanodryas cucullata |
| Species Codes | hoorob1, HORO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Robin belong to?
The Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Robin?
The hooded robin is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Like many brightly coloured robins of the Petroicidae, it is sexually dimorphic; the male bears a distinctive black-and-white plumage, while the female is a nondescript grey-brown....
Where can I report a Hooded Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoorob1, or on iNaturalist.
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