About the Pacific Robin
The Pacific robin, is a red-breasted Australasian robin in the passerine bird genus Petroica found in Melanesia and Polynesia. It is similar in plumage to the scarlet robin of Australia, and until recently the two were considered conspecific until split in 1999 by Schodde and Mason. Thirteen subspecies of Pacific robin are currently recognised, and these subspecies display considerable variation in plumage, foraging preferences, and habitat. The Norfolk robin was previously considered a subspecies of the Pacific robin, but is now considered a distinct species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Petroica pusilla |
| Species Codes | pacrob1, PARO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Robin belong to?
The Pacific Robin (Petroica pusilla) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Robin?
The Pacific robin, is a red-breasted Australasian robin in the passerine bird genus Petroica found in Melanesia and Polynesia. It is similar in plumage to the scarlet robin of Australia, and until recently the two were considered conspecific until split in 1999 by Schodde and Mason. Thirteen subspec...
Where can I report a Pacific Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacrob1, or on iNaturalist.