Poecilodryas superciliosa
The White-browed Robin (Poecilodryas superciliosa) is a striking passerine native to northern and eastern Australia, distinguished by its prominent white supercilium, or 'eyebrow', against a dark face. This medium-sized robin measures approximately 16-18 cm (6.3-7.1 inches) in length and weighs between 15-25 grams, featuring dark grey-brown upperparts, clean white underparts, and a contrasting black lore and bill. It belongs to the family Petroicidae, the Australasian robins, which are not cl...
Found primarily in wet sclerophyll forests, riparian woodlands, and the edges of tropical rainforests, often close to watercourses. It typically inhabits low to mid-elevations within these ecosystems.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide variety of invertebrates including beetles, ants, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and spiders. It forages using a 'perch-and-pounce' method from low vantage points.
The White-browed Robin is a diurnal and rather shy bird, often observed singly or in pairs foraging quietly in the undergrowth or low branches. Its primary foraging strategy is the classic 'perch-and-pounce,' where it sits motionless on a low branch, scanning the ground and foliage for prey befor...
The White-browed Robin is endemic to northern and eastern Australia, with its distribution primarily concentrated in Queensland and extending into extreme northeastern New South Wales. Its northern range encompasses the Cape York Peninsula and the Wet Tropics region of Queensland, stretching sout...
Least Concern
- The White-browed Robin belongs to the family Petroicidae, making it an 'Australasian Robin,' distinct from the true robins (Turdidae) of Europe and North America. - Its scientific genus name, Poecilodryas, combines Greek words meaning 'varied' and 'dryad,' referring to its varied plumage and fo...