Petroica Collection

Picture No. 11675901
New Zealand Robin / Toutouwai on tree. Date:

Short-tailed field-tyrant, Muscigralla brevicauda, and Pacific robin (Norfolk Island), Petroica multicolor
5855196 Short-tailed field-tyrant, Muscigralla brevicauda, and Pacific robin (Norfolk Island), Petroica multicolor; (add.info.: Short-tailed field-tyrant, Muscigralla brevicauda)

South Island / Yellow-breasted Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala) male perched on lichen covered branch. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. May

South Island tomtit, Petroica macrocephala macrocephala (Great-headed titmouse, Parus macrocephalus). Native to New Zealand

Norfolk Pacific robin, Petroica multicolor multicolor (Red-bellied flycatcher, Muscicapa erythrogastra). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

South Island tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala) male in snow. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. August

Chestnut-belted gnateater, Conopophaga aurita, and flame robin, Petroica phoenicea.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Black Robin and Chatham Island Warbler
Black Robin, Petroica (Miro) traversi and Chatham Island Warbler, Gerygone albofrontata. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.4 Plate 59

Norfolk Island robin, Pacific robin, Petroica multicolor.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Picture No. 11091951
Pacific Robin male Date:

Picture No. 11091950
Pacific Robin male Date:

Picture No. 11091949
Pacific Robin male Date:

Picture No. 11091948
Pacific Robin female at the forest edge Date:

Picture No. 11091947
Pacific Robin female at the forest edge Date:

Petroica australis, New Zealand robin
Ff. 148. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Turdus ochrotarsus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Petroica boodang, scarlet robin, Turdus poliocephalus, islan
Drawing No. 69, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Petroica multicolor, Pacific robin
Watercolour 250 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Red-bellied Flycatcher

North Island Robin - Maori name Toutouwai. Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland - New Zealand
MAB-486 North Island Robin - Maori name Toutouwai Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland - New Zealand Petroica australis longipes Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display

North Island Robin / Toutouwai. Karori Wildlife Sanctuary New Zealand
MAB-485 North Island Robin / Toutouwai Karori Wildlife Sanctuary New Zealand Petroica australis longipes Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The petroica, also known as the South Island / Yellow-breasted Tomtit or Norfolk Pacific robin, is a fascinating bird species that captivates with its vibrant colors and unique characteristics. Picture No. 11675901 showcases a male petroica perched on a branch, displaying its stunning chestnut-belted gnateater plumage. Found in the South Island of New Zealand, this particular subspecies of tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala) stands out with its distinctive yellow breast and striking black head. Its snowy habitat adds an enchanting touch to its appearance as seen in Picture No. 11091948. The petroica family encompasses various other members such as the Norfolk Island robin (Petroica multicolor multicolor), which can be observed in Picture No. 11091949. This small bird exhibits beautiful shades of blue-gray feathers contrasting against its white belly. Another remarkable member is the Black Robin and Chatham Island Warbler duo, depicted together in their natural environment in one captivating frame. These birds are endemic to the Chatham Islands off New Zealand's coast and are critically endangered due to habitat loss. Picture No. 11091951 portrays another variant macrocephala macrocephala - the South Island tomtit - showcasing how it adapts even amidst snow-covered landscapes without losing any of its charm. Lastly, we have Picture No. 11091950 featuring yet another subspecies called Pacific robin or Norfolk Island robin (Petroica multicolor). With its vivid orange-red breast blending into grayish-blue wings, this bird truly exemplifies nature's artistry at work. These mesmerizing images provide glimpses into the diverse world of petroicas – from their distinct colorations to their ability to thrive across different habitats while adding beauty wherever they go.