Arfak Robin
Heteromyias albispecularis
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The Arfak Robin is a medium-sized petroicid from the Arfak Mountains of western New Guinea, weighing about 33 grams with a wingspan near 18 cm. It inhabits dense montane forest understory, foraging for insects on or near the ground in characteristic robin fashion. Its white wing patches are a distinctive feature used in identification.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.1 cm | 7.1 in |
| Weight | 33.3 g | 1.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Petroicidae |
| Genus | Heteromyias |
| Species | Heteromyias albispecularis |
Distribution
Arfak Robin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Petroicidae family