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A photo of a Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis)
Eastern Yellow Robin

Eastern Yellow Robin

Eopsaltria australis

The Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) presents a charming sight, with its bright yellow plumage standing out amidst the verdant backdrop of eastern Australia's forests. This bird, measuring a modest 15 to 16 centimetres in length, is one of the larger members of the Australasian robins. It is a species that exhibits a remarkable tolerance for human presence, often establishing territories that may be held year-round or seasonally.

Identification Tips

To identify the Eastern Yellow Robin, look for its distinctive yellow underparts and olive-grey back. The bird's legs are a pale brown, and it has a straight, fine bill. The sexes are similar in appearance, making them indistinguishable in the field.

Habitat

The Eastern Yellow Robin favours a variety of habitats, ranging from heaths and mallee to acacia scrub, woodlands, and sclerophyll forests. It is most commonly found in damper environments or in proximity to water sources.

Distribution

This species is widespread along the eastern regions of Australia, from the southeastern corner of South Australia, across most of Victoria and the western half of New South Wales, and extending northward to Cooktown. In tropical Northern Queensland, they are mainly found in the cooler elevations of the Great Dividing Range.

Behaviour

The Eastern Yellow Robin is a perch and pounce hunter, often seen darting from tree trunks, wires, or low branches to capture its prey. It does not migrate long distances but may move locally with the changing seasons, particularly to higher or lower terrain.

Breeding

Breeding for the Eastern Yellow Robin occurs in the spring. The species is known to engage in communal nesting activities. The nest is a finely crafted cup of plant material and spider web, often placed in a fork and camouflaged with lichen, moss, bark, or leaves.

Similar Species

The Eastern Yellow Robin may be confused with other 'yellow robins' of the genus Eopsaltria, but its range and specific habitat preferences can help distinguish it from its relatives.

Diet and Feeding

The diet of the Eastern Yellow Robin is diverse but primarily consists of small insects, which it hunts with agility and precision.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List classifies the Eastern Yellow Robin as Least Concern, indicating that, currently, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a higher level of concern.

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