About the Scarlet Robin
The scarlet robin is a common red-breasted Australasian robin in the passerine bird genus Petroica. The species is found on continental Australia and its offshore islands, including Tasmania. The species was originally split in 1999 by Schodde and Mason, and as the original collection by Gmelin was from Norfolk Island, this retained the name of multicolor, and is now known as the Norfolk robin.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Petroica boodang |
| Species Codes | scarob2, SCRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scarlet Robin belong to?
The Scarlet Robin (Petroica boodang) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Scarlet Robin?
The scarlet robin is a common red-breasted Australasian robin in the passerine bird genus Petroica. The species is found on continental Australia and its offshore islands, including Tasmania. The species was originally split in 1999 by Schodde and Mason, and as the original collection by Gmelin was ...
Where can I report a Scarlet Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Scarlet Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scarob2, or on iNaturalist.
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