Western Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria griseogularis)
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Western Yellow Robin

Eopsaltria griseogularis Gould, 1838

19 gWeight

The western yellow robin (Eopsaltria griseogularis) is a species of bird in the Australasian robin family, Petroicidae, native to Australia.

Busiest months: February–March, May and November · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Western Yellow Robin has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Victoria Dam – Access road, track and picnic areaAustralia425 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

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About

The western yellow robin (Eopsaltria griseogularis) is a species of bird in the Australasian robin family, Petroicidae, native to Australia. Described by John Gould in 1838, the western yellow robin and its Australian relatives are not closely related to either the European or American robins, but they appear to be an early offshoot of the Passerida group of songbirds. Ranging between 13.5 and 15.5 cm (5+1⁄4 and 6 in) long, it has grey upperparts, and a grey breast and head, broken by whitish streaks near the bill and below the eye, with a conspicuous yellow belly.

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Questions

How big is the Western Yellow Robin?

The Western Yellow Robin weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Western Yellow Robin live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: southwestern and south-central Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Western Yellow Robin?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February, March, May and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Western Yellow Robin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Yellow Robin as Least Concern.

What does the Western Yellow Robin eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Western Yellow Robin in?

It belongs to the family Australasian Robins (Petroicidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
19 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
87 mm
Tail
64 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: southwestern and south-central Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Robins Petroicidae
Genus
Eopsaltria

Other birds in the genus Eopsaltria

Banded Yellow RobinBanded Yellow RobinEopsaltria placensEastern Yellow RobinEastern Yellow RobinEopsaltria australisWhite-breasted RobinWhite-breasted RobinEopsaltria georgianaPale-yellow RobinPale-yellow RobinEopsaltria capitoWhite-faced RobinWhite-faced RobinEopsaltria leucopsLesser Ground RobinLesser Ground RobinAmalocichla incertaGreater Ground RobinGreater Ground RobinAmalocichla sclaterianaGreen-backed RobinGreen-backed RobinPachycephalopsis hattamensisWhite-eyed RobinWhite-eyed RobinPachycephalopsis poliosomaGarnet RobinGarnet RobinEugerygone rubra
Western Yellow Robin

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