Sep 9

Bird of the day

White-winged robin

Peneothello sigillata

The white-winged robin (Peneothello sigillata) is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.

Measuring 14 to 15 centimetres (5.5 to 5.9 in), the adult white-winged robin has black plumage, with largely white wings. The male and female are identical. The bill and feet are black, and the eyes are dark brown. Juveniles have a variable streaked brown plumage.

Aliases

Peneothello sigillatus, White-winged Robin