Eastern Yellow Robin

Eopsaltria australis

This charming yellow-bellied songbird hops sideways along tree trunks across Australia's woodlands, expertly snatching insects in a distinctive pounce-and-pause hunting style.

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Visual Identification

Appearance

The Eastern Yellow Robin is a small, plump bird with a distinctive bright yellow underside and rump. Its upper parts are olive-grey, with a white throat and a dark grey tail. The bird has large, dark eyes and a black bill.

Both males and females share similar plumage, making them difficult to distinguish visually. Juveniles resemble adults but may have slightly duller colouration and faint streaking on the breast.

Size

Length

15cm to 16cm

Wingspan

18cm to 25cm

Weight

20g to 25g

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Yellow Grey

Secondary Colour

Olive White

Beak Colour

Black

Leg Colour

Pink Grey

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Eastern Yellow Robin can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Eastern Yellow Robin can be found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Eastern Yellow Robin is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

The Eastern Yellow Robin is endemic to Australia, found along the eastern and southeastern coasts, from northern Queensland to South Australia. It inhabits a range of forest types, including wet and dry sclerophyll forests and temperate and subtropical rainforests.

These birds prefer areas with dense understory and are commonly found in national parks and reserves. They are year-round residents and maintain their territories throughout the seasons.

Elevation Range

Sea level to 1,700 meters

Climate zones

Temperate, Subtropical

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Eastern Yellow Robin. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons