About the Red-capped Robin
The red-capped robin is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Found in drier regions across much of the continent, it inhabits scrub and open woodland. Like many brightly coloured robins of the family Petroicidae, it is sexually dimorphic. Measuring 10.5–12.5 cm (4.1–4.9 in) in length, the robin has a small, thin, black bill, and dark brown eyes and legs. The male has a distinctive red cap and red breast, black upperparts, and a black tail with white tips. The underparts and shoulders are white. The female is an undistinguished grey-brown. This species uses a variety of songs, and males generally sing to advertise territories and attract females. Birds are encountered in pairs or small groups, but the social behaviour has been little studied.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Petroica goodenovii |
| Species Codes | recrob1, RCRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-capped Robin belong to?
The Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-capped Robin?
The red-capped robin is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Found in drier regions across much of the continent, it inhabits scrub and open woodland. Like many brightly coloured robins of the family Petroicidae, it is sexually dimorphic. Measuring 10.5–12.5 cm (4.1–4.9 in) in length, the rob...
Where can I report a Red-capped Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-capped Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recrob1, or on iNaturalist.