Tasmania’s highland rainforests are home to the uncommon White Robin. The White Robin is distinguishable from European and American robins by its mostly white plumage, with some having light gray or pale brown wings and tails. This little, spherical bird is peaceful and curious, frequently sitting on low branches or hopping along the forest floor.

This species lives in chilly, dark, and mossy woodlands and eats insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. White Robins are adept at foraging from vegetation and catching insects in midair. Although distinctive, its delicate tint helps it blend into the forest’s hazy, shadowed atmosphere.

Spring and early summer are White Robin breeding season. Hidden in deep undergrowth or on low tree branches, the birds create small, cup-shaped nests from moss, leaves, and spider webs. The female lays two to three eggs that incubate for two weeks. Until hatching, both parents feed and protect the chicks. White Robins are rare but not threatened, however habitat conservation is essential for their survival.