Mangrove Robin
Melanodryas pulverulenta
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Australasian Robins (Petroicidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The mangrove robin (Melanodryas pulverulenta) is a passerine bird in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea, and northern Australia. The bird's common name refers to its natural habitat. It lives in mangrove forests and seldom flies outside these biomes.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mangrove 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.
