Birds
File:Melanodryas cryptoleuca - Nigel Voaden - 3287391.jpeg

Smoky Robin

Smoky Robin

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The White-faced Robin is a species from New Guinea, characterized by its distinctive white facial markings that stand out against its darker body plumage. It is a secretive inhabitant of dense forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to parts of New Guinea, found in lowland and hill rainforests, particularly in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look closely in dense understory. The white face can be a key identifier even when most of the bird is hidden. Patience and a good ear for its subtle calls are essential.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the cooler parts of the day, early morning and late afternoon.
File:Melanodryas cryptoleuca - Nigel Voaden - 3287391.jpeg
File:Melanodryas cryptoleuca - Nigel Voaden - 3287391.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in very dense undergrowth, relying on its quick movements and camouflage for protection, only revealing its striking white face when it peers out.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Petroica boodang male - Knocklofty.jpg
100

Scarlet Robin

Australasian Robins
File:Grey-headed robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons) Atherton.jpg
100

Gray-headed Robin

Australasian Robins
File:Flame Robin (Petroica phoenicea) (17191139570).jpg
100

Flame Robin

Australasian Robins
File:Eopsaltria australis Petroica pusilla.jpg
100

Pacific Robin

Australasian Robins
100

Mangrove Robin

Australasian Robins
File:Lemon-bellied Flycatcher (Microeca flavigaster) (31419063075).jpg
100

Lemon-bellied Flyrobin

Australasian Robins
File:Jacky-winter (Microeca fascinans) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
100

Jacky-winter

Australasian Robins
File:Amalocichla sclateriana - Nigel Voaden - 3085399.jpeg
100

Greater Ground-Robin

Australasian Robins
100

Golden-bellied Flyrobin

Australasian Robins
100

Yellow-bellied Flyrobin

Australasian Robins