Black-sided Robin
Photo: JGKeulemans · Public domain

Australasian Robins

Black-sided Robin

Poecilodryas hypoleuca

LCLeast Concern
Family
Australasian Robins (Petroicidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The black-sided robin (Poecilodryas hypoleuca), also known as the pied robin, is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.
It is widespread throughout New Guinea.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek words poikilos 'pied' and dryas 'dryad', and the species name hypoleuca is derived from the Ancient Greek hypoleukos, meaning 'whitish'.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.