Apr 17

Bird of the day

Grey-headed robin

Heteromyias cinereifrons

The grey-headed robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons) is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found in northeastern Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia.

The grey-headed robin has, as its name suggests, a grey crown and lores, white throat and olive-brown ear coverts and upperparts, with a white patch on the wings. The underparts are pale, the breast is pale grey, and the belly white. The bill and eyes are dark brown.

Aliases

Heteromyias cinereifrons