| White-eyed robin | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Petroicidae |
| Genus: | Pachycephalopsis |
| Species: | P. poliosoma |
| Binomial name | |
| Pachycephalopsis poliosoma Sharpe, 1882 | |
The white-eyed robin (Pachycephalopsis poliosoma) is a medium-sized bird weighing between 35 and 42 grams and measuring around 15 to 16.5 centimeters in length. [2] It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Its natural habitats is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. [3] It lives in the hills and montane forests of New Guinea, where it prefers areas with lots of plants and trees. [3] These spots provide good cover and plenty of places to find food. [4] The white-eyed robin often sits on low branches, where it keeps an eye on the ground below, looking for prey. [2] Its habitat is similar to that of other robins, like the blue-gray (Thraupis episcopus) and smoky robins (Peneothello cryptoleuca). [2] Still, they each tend to stick to different levels within the forest. [3] This helps them avoid competing by giving each species its own space to live and find food. [3] The fact that the white-eyed robin shares its habitat with many other species shows how adaptable it is to New Guinea’s forests. [2] These forests vary greatly in temperature and elevation, so being flexible is essential. [3]
It is dark grey with a black eye-stripe, a brown tail and a white throat. Its bill is short and its eyes are brown. It has a strong, sturdy body with gray feathers that are slightly lighter on the belly. [2] Its face and wings are darker, which makes its pale eyes stand out. [5] Its eyes contrast against its dark facial features and gray throat, making it easy to recognize this robin species. [3]
The white-eyed robin mainly eats insects, and it hunts using a “sit-and-wait” approach. [2] It perches quietly on a low branch, watching for any movement below that could mean food. [4] Sometimes, when it has the chance, it will eat eggs or nestlings, too. [2] The white-eyed robin is known best for its unique sound, which starts as a loud, raspy whistle. [2] As it continues, the sounds become rougher and quicker, like it’s getting excited or agitated. [4] Its loud whistle is used for several purposes, calling for a mate or warning others to stay away from its territory are examples. [3] Its very recognizable sound helps the bird communicate within its environment and even alert others to danger. [2]
Currently, the white-eyed robin is not facing any urgent threats. [5] However, its habitat is at risk due to deforestation and other human activities. [3] More research could help us understand its role in the environment and whether any specific conservation efforts are needed to protect it. [3]
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