Tomtit? (1 Viewer)

[miksik]

Please, can anybody help me with the idnetification of this bird?

I supposed that it is Tomtit, however I don't see white wingbar. So it most resembles South Island Robin.

I observed it at South island at Routenburn track.

Thank you for help!

Ivan

 

[delia todd]

It looks like a South Island Robin Ivan.

Sweet bird that.

 

[miksik]

Thank you! I also think that it is South Island Robin but it is uncommon bird and Tomtit was mentioned as common bird at this region - so I ask other people for their opinion.

 

[delia todd]

Of course.... no problem to me Ivan. I've never seen one for real. But opening your picture it just shouted 'robin' to me LOL

 

[mjh73]

It's a good spot for South Island Robin, I don't know why anyone gave the impression they were uncommon!

 

[miksik]

Thank you!

However South Island Robin is mentioned as "Uncommon endemic" at The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by H. Robertson & B. Heather (3rd Edition, 2015)

It's a good spot for South Island Robin, I don't know why anyone gave the impression they were uncommon!