Interesting facts

Family: Australian robins

Status: Least concern

Type of birds: Bush birds

A Flame Robin

Photo by David Clode

The Pink Robin is only found in south-eastern Australia and Tasmania. This species differs from the European Robin which is known for it’s orange breast (pictured on the second furthest left on the image gallery). The Pink Robin has it’s name from the striking pink breast the males present all year around. The females are brown-ish in color, but some can have a slight pink hue to their breast.

Even though the species are today categorized as least concern, doesn’t mean we have to stop thinking about it. By protecting native forests and woodland habitats we can ensure that the species can still thrive in the far along future. This also applied for the other species within the family. The Australian Robin family contains 51 species in 19 different genera. They are all endemic to Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand and a number of pacific islands as far as east Samoa. Within the family, there are several species that are listed as endangered, like the Norfolk Robin. These birds are often endangered because of deforestation and habitat loss.

Let yourself be inspired by the many, many colors displayed on the different robins, and make something that’ll last you a lifetime!

Species in the gallery:

Scarlet Robin, Rose Robin, Pink Robin, Norfolk Fairy Wren, Tomtit