About the Mangrove Robin
The mangrove robin is a passerine bird in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea, and northern Australia. The bird's common name refers to its natural habitat. It lives in mangrove forests and seldom flies outside these biomes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Melanodryas pulverulenta |
| Species Codes | manrob1, MARO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mangrove Robin belong to?
The Mangrove Robin (Melanodryas pulverulenta) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mangrove Robin?
The mangrove robin is a passerine bird in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea, and northern Australia. The bird's common name refers to its natural habitat. It lives in mangrove forests and seldom flies outside these biomes....
Where can I report a Mangrove Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Mangrove Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code manrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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