Flame Robin
Petroica phoenicea
A small bird with a fiery orange chest that looks like a living ember hopping through the undergrowth.
How I sound
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Fun facts about me
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Mountain Nomad
They summer in snowy highlands then migrate to valleys - tiny mountaineers with feathery snow boots!
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Love Glow
Males' chests turn brighter orange when seeking mates - like putting on a neon 'date me' sign!
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Ground Sniper
They perch low, then drop silently onto unsuspecting insects - pouncing with ninja-like precision.
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Dawn Serenader
Males sing sweet melodies from fence posts at sunrise - nature’s alarm clock with feathers.
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Flash and Hide
When predators approach, they flash white tail feathers as distraction signals before vanishing.