ID Arid and Woodland Robins
These species of Australian robin are found in dry regions and open woodlands. This includes the Hooded Robin, Jacky Winter, Red-capped Robin, and Scarlet Robin.
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Hooded Robin (male)
Distinctive black head, throat and upperparts with a white underbody, white shoulder bar and white bar on wing. Bold and upright in posture.
Hooded Robin (female)
Pale grey-brown upper body with white bar on wing and no shoulder bar.
Jacky Winter (male and female)
Plain grey-brown above, pale below with a faint brown wash on breast, faint white eyebrow line and white outer edges on the tail. Flicks its tail when perching.
Red-capped Robin (male)
Black upperparts with a brilliant red cap and breast, white underbody and white bars on wing.
Red-capped Robin (female)
Pale brown with a faint red cap, and pale buff grey breast (that sometimes has a faint red tinge).
Scarlet Robin (male)
Jet black head, back and throat with large white spot above bill, red breast that doesn’t go all the way down to its white belly, and white bar on wing.
Scarlet Robin (female)
Soft brown above, large white spot above bill, light orange-red breast and white double bar on wing.
Podcast episodes
Learn more about robins in these Weekend Birder episodes: