Slaty Robin
Melanodryas cyanus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Australasian Robins (Petroicidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The slaty robin (Melanodryas cyanus), also known as the blue-grey robin, is a species of bird in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. It is endemic to the New Guinea Highlands and sparsely in the island's northern areas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Slaty 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.
