Jacky Winter
Microeca fascinans
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Petroicidae
About
The jacky winter is a small grey-brown robin found commonly throughout Australia and also in Papua New Guinea. The jacky winter acquired its name due to rapid and strong vocalisations, which sound like jacky-jacky winter-winter. Their call is also often referred to as sounding like peter-peter-peter. Its habitats include open woodlands and farmlands.
Fun Fact
This refers to the fact that they build the smallest nest of any Australian bird.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Australasia.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance