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Scarlet robin. Photo: Neil Saunders.
Scarlet robin. Photo: Neil Saunders

Scientific name

Petroica multicolor

Size

    Length: 11.5-13.5 cm

    Wingspan: 17-22 cm

Population

Rare

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Residency status

Endemic

Where to see

Palm Glen is a favourite haunt for these birds - look for them on the posts near the main carpark. Or enjoy a dusk walk along the summit track to spot them flittering in the undergrowth.