New Zealand Robin Petroica australis
The friendly little New Zealand Robin has a grey body and head with a white breast.
Three similar-looking birds share this name: the geographically separated North Island (classified as separate species),
the South Island (nominate) and the Stewart Island Robins. Shown here are the Stewart Island subspecies. Because of their rarity,
the leg ring colours identify each individual.
Orange/yellow had a very white breast
Sunbathing
The left leg ring colours represent year of birth and family
Pink/pink
Pink/yellow/pink was particularly friendly
Red/Blue had no tail
Yellow/yellow
Yellow/green/yellow
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