Black Robin
Petroica traversi
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The Black Robin is one of the world's rarest birds, with entirely black plumage, small bright eyes, and delicate feet. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand and was brought back from the brink of extinction—from just five individuals in 1980—through intensive conservation management. It inhabits remnant forest patches and feeds on insects, invertebrates, and small lizards found in leaf litter and on tree bark.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm | 6.2 in |
| Weight | 22.75 g | 0.80 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Petroicidae |
| Genus | Petroica |
| Species | Petroica traversi |
Distribution
Black Robin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Petroicidae family