Post 3 in my Robins of Victoria Series.
So, lets end WBW for 2022 with a rather splendid and colourful bird - the Flame Robin (Petroica phoenicea). The Flame Robin is a small passerine bird native to Australia. It is a moderately common resident of the coolest parts of south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. However, its population is declining so all is not completely well with this species. I suspect that habitat lose and fragmentation are the usual suspects in this decline.
This species is similar to the Scarlet Robin, but the Flame Robin has a smaller white patch over its beak, and the red on the chest extends higher into the next.
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Well, the next WBW will be in 2023. To join in this one click on the button below. I hope everyone is well, warm (or cool, depending on location) and that we can keep put little community ticking along for another year. All the best. SM
Delightful little bird and with so many cousins! Wishing you a beautiful week my friend
ReplyDeleteThe robins look so cute!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty birds. I like the serene and varied settings. I assume the gray bird is either a female or juvenile.
ReplyDeleteA very impressive and beautiful little Robin in the male although the female is a bit drab Stewart. May I wish you and your family a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and may 2023 be a good birding year as well as a peaceful and healthy one
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely little thing. Happy New Year, Stewart! 🙂
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteNow that's a wee corker! Grand way to end 2022 - here's to many more such joys in 2023!!! YAM xx
Beautiful brightly colored male. The female is less showy but has a cool elegance of her own. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteCute and colorful! Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteA truly delightful bird to end the year with, Stewart. My very best wishes to you for 2023 - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking bird, Stewart. I didn't do much photographing in 2022, to be able to join your challenge. Happy New Year!
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