Mountain robin explained

The mountain robin[1] (Petroica bivittata), also known as subalpine robin, alpine robin or cloud-forest robin, is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found sparsely throughout the New Guinea Highlands.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subalpine shrubland.[2] The robin eats insects, caught in flight.

Two subspecies have been noted, Petroica bivittata bivittata and Petroica bivittata caudata.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mountain Robin · Petroica bivittata · De Vis, 1897 . xeno-canto . Xeno-canto Foundation . 1 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Subalpine Robin (Petroica bivittata). www.hbw.com. en. 2020-03-07.
  3. Web site: ADW: Petroica bivittata: CLASSIFICATION. animaldiversity.org. 2020-03-07.