The black robin or Chatham Island robin (Moriori: karure, Māori: kakaruia; Petroica traversi) is an endangered bird from the Chatham Islands off the east coast of New Zealand. It is closely related to the South Island robin (P. australis). It was first described by Walter Buller in 1872.

All of today's black robins are descended from the last breeding female, Old Blue. She was one of the longest-lived robins known, reaching 14 years old. By 1900, the introduction of rats and cats following human settlement had wiped out the birds from …

The black robin or Chatham Island robin (Petroica traversi) is an endangered bird from the Chatham Islands off the east coast of New Zealand. It is closely related to the South Island robin ( P. australis ).

Mar 29, 2013 · A few strokes of luck mixed in with all the disasters, one incredibly fertile and long-lived female, and a group of innovative, daring, and persistent people brought the Black Robin back from the edge.

FOUND IN THE forests of South East Island (Rangatira) and Mangere Island in New Zealand’s Chatham Islands group, the black robin is a small, sparrow-sized bird with ashy black and brown plumage. It mates for life, nests in hollow trees and stumps, and is a poor flyer.

Feb 16, 2024 · The Black Robin, characterized by its distinctive all-black feathers, is famous not just for its appearance but also for its compelling story of survival. Once classified as one of the world’s most endangered species in the 1980s with only five birds remaining, Black Robins represent a remarkable journey in conservation.

Fighting back from the brink of extinction, the black robin is a symbol of hope at Christmas time. In the mid 1970s a small black New Zealand bird made headlines around the world. It enjoyed the dubious distinction of being the rarest of all rare birds.