About the Southern Scrub-Robin
The southern scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is endemic to Australia, where it occurs in mallee and heathland in the semi-arid southern parts of the continent. Its range includes several disjoint regions from central New South Wales through western Victoria and southern South Australia, through to the southwestern area of Western Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Drymodes brunneopygia |
| Species Codes | sosrob1, SOSR, SSRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Scrub-Robin belong to?
The Southern Scrub-Robin (Drymodes brunneopygia) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Scrub-Robin?
The southern scrub robin is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is endemic to Australia, where it occurs in mallee and heathland in the semi-arid southern parts of the continent. Its range includes several disjoint regions from central New South Wales through western Victoria and souther...
Where can I report a Southern Scrub-Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Scrub-Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sosrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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