New Zealand Robin

Petroica australis

New Zealand Robin
New Zealand Robin
The friendly little New Zealand Robin has a grey body and head with a white breast. Three similar-looking birds share this name: the geographically separated North Island (classified as separate species), the South Island (nominate) and the Stewart Island Robins. Shown here are the Stewart Island sub-species. Because of their rarity, the leg ring colours identify each individual.
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Orange/yellow had a very white breast Sunbathing
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The left leg ring colours represent year of birth and family Pink/pink
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Pink/yellow/pink was particularly friendly
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Red/Blue had no tail  
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Yellow/yellow Yellow/green/yellow
     

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