Petroica rosea
The Rose Robin is a small, charming bird with striking sexual dimorphism. Males display a vibrant pink breast and belly, contrasting with a dark grey back, wings, and tail. Their forehead features a small white patch, enhancing their distinctive appearance.
Females are more subdued, with grey-brown upperparts and pale underparts. Both sexes have black bills, legs, and eyes, with the male's pink plumage being particularly eye-catching during the breeding season.
Length
11cm to 13cm
Wingspan
18cm to 22cm
Weight
7g to 10g
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Rose Robins inhabit wet sclerophyll forests, rainforests, and occasionally drier woodlands. They are found along the eastern coast of Australia, from southeast Queensland to eastern Victoria and Tasmania.
During winter, many individuals from higher elevations move to lower altitudes or coastal areas, seeking warmer conditions and more abundant food sources.
Sea level to 1,500 meters
Subtropical, Temperate
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