Greater Ground-robin vs Black-capped Robin

Amalocichla sclateriana compared with Heteromyias armiti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Greater Ground-robin Black-capped Robin
Scientific Name Amalocichla sclateriana Heteromyias armiti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Petroicidae Petroicidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 20.5 cm (8.1 in) 19.1 cm (7.5 in)
Weight 54.7 g (1.93 oz) 36.0 g (1.27 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Greater Ground-robin only

None

Black-capped Robin only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Greater Ground-robin

Least Concern

Black-capped Robin

About These Birds

Black-capped Robin

The Black-capped Robin is a small, montane robin-flycatcher endemic to the mountains of southeastern New Guinea, with males displaying a bold black cap contrasting with orange-buff underparts and dark wings. It inhabits montane forests in the Owen Stanley Range and surrounding mountains. It forages in the forest understory and on the ground, feeding on insects and other small invertebrates.

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