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Illustration showing three different robin species: at the top, a scarlet robin with a black head and red chest; in the middle, a European robin with an orange face and breast; at the bottom, an American robin with a dark head and orange-red belly, standing among autumn leaves.
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scarlet robin

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Also known as: Petroica multicolor
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  • American robin
    robin

    Familiar in Australia is the scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), a species 11 cm (4.5 inches) tall, marked with black, white, and bright scarlet.

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    Familiar in Australia is the scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), a species 11 cm (4.5 inches) tall, marked with black, white, and bright scarlet.

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