Dusky Robin
Photo: JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Australasian Robins

Dusky Robin

Melanodryas vittata

VUVulnerable Endemic to Australia
Family
Australasian Robins (Petroicidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The dusky robin (Melanodryas vittata) is a small passerine bird native to Tasmania. A member of the Australian robin family Petroicidae, it is known by many other names such as Dozey, Sad, Sleepy, Stump, Tasmania/Wood Robin; Native Sparrow or Sad Bird.
This sombre dark brown robin is characterised by a narrow line, starting from behind the eye to the rear of the ear-coverts and white bars running down it wings. The origin of its binomial name was derived from a Latin word vittatus, which means 'banded'.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.