Image via Macaulay Library
White-rumped Robin
- Scientific name
- Melanodryas bimaculata
- Family
- Petroicidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The White-rumped Robin, or Melanodryas bimaculata, is a passerine bird endemic to the island of Tasmania and its surrounding islands. Taxonomically placed within the family Petroicidae, or Australasian robins, the species evolved in isolation, leading to its distinct white rump patch and characteristic white wing bars that distinguish it from its mainland relatives. Its behavioral patterns and habitat preferences in eucalyptus forests and woodlands reflect the specific ecological niche of the Tasmanian wilderness.
The species was first formally described by naturalists in the 19th century as ornithologists worked to catalog the unique biodiversity of the Australian region. Its design—characterized by a rounded wing shape suited for short, agile bursts of flight and a notched tail aiding in maneuverability through dense forest undergrowth—is a result of long-term evolutionary adaptation. It remains a focal point for conservationists interested in the preservation of temperate woodland birds within the unique Tasmanian ecosystem.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About White-rumped Robin
White-rumped Robin is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track White-rumped Robin on collecto.rs?
White-rumped Robin doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of White-rumped Robin?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the White-rumped Robin catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for White-rumped Robin is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
