White-eyed robin
| White-eyed robin | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Petroicidae |
| Genus: | Pachycephalopsis |
| Species: | P. poliosoma
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| Binomial name | |
| Pachycephalopsis poliosoma Sharpe, 1882
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The white-eyed robin (Pachycephalopsis poliosoma) is a medium-sized bird weighing between 35 and 42 grams and measuring around 15 to 16.5 centimeters in length. [2] It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.[3] It lives in the hills and montane forests of New Guinea, where it prefers areas with lots of plants and trees.[3] These spots provide good cover and plenty of food.[4] The white-eyed robin often sits on low branches, where it monitors the ground, watching for prey.[2] Its habitat is similar to that of other robins, such as the blue-gray (Thraupis episcopus) and smoky robins (Peneothello cryptoleuca).[2] Each tends to stick to a specific level within the forest, minimizing competition.[3] The white-eyed robin shares its habitat with many other species, showing how adaptable it is.[2] These forests vary greatly in temperature and elevation, requiring flexibility.[3]
Description
It is dark grey with a black eye-stripe, a brown tail and a white throat. Its bill is short and its eyes are brown. It has a strong, sturdy body with gray feathers that are slightly lighter on the belly.[2] Its face and wings are darker, which makes its pale eyes stand out.[5] Its eyes contrast against its dark facial features and gray throat, making it easy to recognize.[3]
Behavior
The white-eyed robin mainly eats insects, and it hunts using a "sit-and-wait" approach.[2] It perches quietly on a low branch, watching for any movement that could mean food.[4] When it has the chance, it eats eggs or nestlings.[2]
The white-eyed robin is known best for its unique sound, which starts as a loud, raspy whistle.[2]As it continues, the sounds become rougher and quicker, possibly reflecting excitement or agitation.[4] Its loud whistle is used to call a mate or warn others to stay away from its territory.[3] Its recognizable call helps the bird communicate within its environment and even alert others to danger.[2]
Conservation status
The white-eyed robin faces no urgent threats.[5] However, its habitat is at risk due to deforestation and other human activities.[3]
References
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Pachycephalopsis poliosoma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T22704920A93990892. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22704920A93990892.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Boles, Walter (2020). "White-eyed Robin (Pachycephalopsis poliosoma), version 1.0". Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.wherob1.01. ISSN 2771-3105.
- ^ a b c d e f g BirdLife International (2016). "Pachycephalopsis poliosoma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T22704920A93990892. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22704920A93990892.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "White-eyed Robin - eBird". ebird.org. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ a b "White-eyed Robin (Pachycephalopsis poliosoma) - BirdLife species factsheet". datazone.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2024-10-15.