Red-capped Robin
Petroica goodenovii
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Australasian Robins (Petroicidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-capped robin (Petroica goodenovii) is a small passerine bird native to Australia. Found in drier regions across much of the continent, it inhabits scrub and open woodland. Like many brightly coloured robins of the family Petroicidae, it is sexually dimorphic. Measuring 10.5–12.5 cm (4.1–4.9 in) in length, the robin has a small, thin, black bill, and dark brown eyes and legs.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Australia (except far north, wetter southern and eastern fringes, and Tasmania).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-capped 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.
