Flame Robin in its natural habitat
Common rarity

Flame Robin

Petroica phoenicea

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StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height13 cm
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"Flame Robins can travel considerable distancesbanding studies have recorded movements of up to 35 km, with birds often returning to the same wintering sites each year."

Field Guide

Flame Robin

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The Flame Robin (*Petroica phoenicea*) is a small, vividly coloured songbird native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Named after the male’s vivid orange-red colouration, these birds are often found perched on low branches or fence posts. Occupying cooler areas during breeding and lower altitude areas in Winter.

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