The term "robin" refers to various bird species worldwide, prominently featuring the European robin with its reddish breast, while Australia showcases a colorful array of unique robin species.
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Here are some colorful robins you might have missed:
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Hooded robin
The hooded robin, identified by its black hood and white underparts, is medium-sized; females are grey and found throughout mainland Australia.
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Pink Robin
Pink robins are bright pink and weigh only 10g. They are social media stars found in south-eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
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Rose robin
The pink robin and the rose robin differ by breast color. Rose robins have red-pink, while pink robins have all-pink breasts.
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Flame robin
The flame robin, resembling the scarlet robin, has an orange breast, weighs 11-15g, and inhabits south-eastern Australia.
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Red-capped robin
The red-capped robin, similar to the flame robin, has a distinct fiery-orange crown and is widespread.
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Eastern yellow robin
The eastern yellow robin is a bright yellow variant of the pink robin, found in Queensland and New South Wales rainforests.