Hooded Robin
Melanodryas cucullata
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Australasian Robins (Petroicidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The hooded robin (Melanodryas cucullata) is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Like many brightly coloured robins of the Petroicidae, it is sexually dimorphic; the male bears a distinctive black-and-white plumage, while the female is a nondescript grey-brown.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Hooded robin
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
