About the North Island Robin
The North Island robin is a species of Australasian robin endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It and the South Island robin of the South Island and Stewart Island were once considered conspecific, but mitochondrial DNA sequences have shown that the two lineages split prior to the Pleistocene, and support the classification as two different species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Petroica longipes |
| Species Codes | nezrob2, NIRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the North Island Robin belong to?
The North Island Robin (Petroica longipes) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the North Island Robin?
The North Island robin is a species of Australasian robin endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It and the South Island robin of the South Island and Stewart Island were once considered conspecific, but mitochondrial DNA sequences have shown that the two lineages split prior to the Pleistocene...
Where can I report a North Island Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of North Island Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nezrob2, or on iNaturalist.
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