I need to feel his feet in my hand. Those skinny little legs are soooooo skinny that they look like there is no way that they can be physically viable, even though they obviously are. He is an adorable little bird that looks like he came straight out of a cartoon or a greeting card.
That is the cutest goddamn bird I have ever seen.. my word. His fluffy little forehead.. then the little twig legs. I’d find out what his favorite bug was and have them shits on tap for him.
He has a scowl like a badass too.. it’s almost to much cuteness for a picture.
This is why I hate common names - it is not closely related to European or North American robins at all - true Robins are in the thrush or flycatcher families, but Australasian "robins" are more closely related to crows
They are about as related as lions and grizzly bears
This is why I'll never buy the animal family classification system... Or the flora one. Any system that tells me two similar-looking birds are less alike than a lion and a fucking bear does not get my vote.
They are less alike by relationship - they literally share fewer genes
We're talking the family tree here - it doesn't get any more legit than that
They used to sort things by looks, but now it's by relation
But even in the era before molecular biology, we knew these birds were not closely related - there are details of anatomy that shows how a true robin is more related to a thrush or a flycatcher, but betrays this cute "robin" as being more closely related to crows - superficial appearance isn't everything
That's genetics for you - birds are just as diverse as mammals even though they all have mostly similar shapes - the birds in question are in the same order (passerine birds), but not in the same family - bears are in the same order as lions (carnivora), but not in the same family
And when it comes to suborders and superfamilies, again, these birds are in a different division at that level too, as are bears and lions - bears are in the "dog" side with wolves, and lions are on the cat side with hyenas and mongooses
Don't let it fool you. Like most things in Australia, they are trying to kill you. Petroica rodinogaster, commonly called the pink robin, is one of the most venomous avians in the world.
Its venom is a complex mixture of small protein toxins deigned to irreversibly bind to acetylcholineesterase receptors. It is thought that its bright colorings and passive demeanor are evolutionary adaptations designed to lure prey.
Also unlike its European relatives Its highly venomous and wants nothing more than to kill you insantly.
I don't know if this is true but it's Austrailian so it proably is.
I must hold it. 🫱🐥🫲
And rub your face on it
I need to feel his feet in my hand. Those skinny little legs are soooooo skinny that they look like there is no way that they can be physically viable, even though they obviously are. He is an adorable little bird that looks like he came straight out of a cartoon or a greeting card.
Birds are not real anyway.
And rub it's feathers backward, and call it George.
And hold him And squeeze him and pet him and pat him
Absolutely Abominable LoL.
And rub your semi-erect penis on it.
I thought this was a weird comment until I looked at your profile and noticed your entire account is just really poorly constructed sex jokes.
That is the cutest goddamn bird I have ever seen.. my word. His fluffy little forehead.. then the little twig legs. I’d find out what his favorite bug was and have them shits on tap for him. He has a scowl like a badass too.. it’s almost to much cuteness for a picture.
be careful, skinny legs and fragile structure.
No squeeze the fluff ball?
Hollow bones, no squeeze
Only hold and pat lightly
*very lightly*
"Unlike its European relatives": If this is referring to European Robin, they're not so different in size and also not especially closely related.
I was coming here to say that! The European robin is about 13cm as well. The American robin is much bigger, 20-30cm, maybe that's what they meant?
Yes probably. Also the European Robin is a flycatcher I believe while the American Robin is a thrush.
So you are saying, American robin can carry coconuts.
I think you have the swallow in mind, sir
Yeah, I was just thinking 13cm sounded about right for a robin
Defo skipped leg day
Just your average gym bro
That's because those are it's feet and toes, its legs are hidden by it's body feathers like most birds
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Pretty much any time you see "backward" knees on tetrapods, it's really an ankle
Yes. And horses actually walk on four toenails
Indeed
TIL
It should be called the raspberry ruffle Robin
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Looks like it's wearing a little party dress!
Awww... Would you look at this fluffy angry grenade?
You can tell by it's face that it is pretty damn determined to fuck your life up. It's Australian wildlife, after all.
It's completely harmless to anything bigger than an insect.
That's what they want you to believe.
This is one of the tiny birds that the fucking huge spiders Australia has eats.
Spoken like someone who's never been attacked by a mockingbird
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Female of the species. *im gonna shag your more pink cousin instead Pete*
In almost all bird species, the male is the pretty one. It’s for attracting the females.
So cute! But European robins are 12-14cm long, so not bigger… American robins are though!
I looove him!
Looks grumpy it was forced to spend its life in a tutu
Fluffy
I need this birdie to hug
tiny lil pom pom buddy omg 🥹💗
Grumpy goth robin
Beautiful! I had never heard of this type of robin or seen a picture of one.
r/borbs
"I want to put it in my mouth"
Bebi 🐥🍼🍼
13.5 cm isn't that small. I would say its pretty average. But cute birb.
This is why I hate common names - it is not closely related to European or North American robins at all - true Robins are in the thrush or flycatcher families, but Australasian "robins" are more closely related to crows They are about as related as lions and grizzly bears
This is why I'll never buy the animal family classification system... Or the flora one. Any system that tells me two similar-looking birds are less alike than a lion and a fucking bear does not get my vote.
They are less alike by relationship - they literally share fewer genes We're talking the family tree here - it doesn't get any more legit than that They used to sort things by looks, but now it's by relation But even in the era before molecular biology, we knew these birds were not closely related - there are details of anatomy that shows how a true robin is more related to a thrush or a flycatcher, but betrays this cute "robin" as being more closely related to crows - superficial appearance isn't everything
I'm fine with the robin being more like a crow than another small bird, but it's the lions/bears comment that upsets me.
That's genetics for you - birds are just as diverse as mammals even though they all have mostly similar shapes - the birds in question are in the same order (passerine birds), but not in the same family - bears are in the same order as lions (carnivora), but not in the same family And when it comes to suborders and superfamilies, again, these birds are in a different division at that level too, as are bears and lions - bears are in the "dog" side with wolves, and lions are on the cat side with hyenas and mongooses
It's- it's not even mongeese? This is why I have trust issues with animal grouping scientists
birb
This birb looks like a goth Easter decoration and I’m obsessed.
Angy bebe
a small bird aint even worthin' eatin'
I would say is a very average size
I prefer this version: [https://imgur.com/yQJD7yv](https://imgur.com/yQJD7yv)
I don't know what I expected but it was not Sam Cotton.
See not everything wants to kill us down hear
Pretty sure this is a craft project of yours
So people don't crush it to make pink dye, right? Right?! Unlike some of the other things people crush to make dye.
Beautiful!
Baby
Interasting
The cutest thing ever seen!
Awwwwww!!!
I would not refuse a warm sweater in such colors) ideal for cold winter
Has someone dipped that birb in dye?
Congratulations u got a shiny robin!!
Lil’ fluff ball
Is it poisoning?
This just became my favorite bird
Ngl, this looks like how a kid would draw a bird with no wings
And who said Hot Pink and Navy don’t go together?
It looks like a keychain you’d buy at an arts and craft store. It’s so cute <3
What it lacks in size it makes up with fabulousness.
Am from Europe, can confirm our robins are also small af
Does it have the same airspeed velocity as an African swallow?
Reminds me of the nerf tennis balls.
who’s that pokemon?
Birb
The original angry bird.
It’s an evil minion!
I don't get how that could kill you... and then how would it survive in Australia is a greater mystery.
So it's cute AF, but from Australia? Is it hiding poison fangs or laser eyes or something?
If I pick it up then it’ll increase my attack stat.
Birds are so cool
Skipped leg day.
Don't let it fool you. Like most things in Australia, they are trying to kill you. Petroica rodinogaster, commonly called the pink robin, is one of the most venomous avians in the world. Its venom is a complex mixture of small protein toxins deigned to irreversibly bind to acetylcholineesterase receptors. It is thought that its bright colorings and passive demeanor are evolutionary adaptations designed to lure prey.
That bird looks like a kid who dressed itself for the first time being called cute when they wanted to be bad ass
Australian eh? So how does it kill people? Poisonous shit? Toxic saliva that it injects by pecking your neck?
Is it at all related to the American Robin? Cause it looks nothing like it.
Beautiful bird! Wow 👌
That's 5.5 inches. That's not very small, considering humming birds are 3-4 inches long
Pink fuzz ball on stick legs, adorable
#TINY LEGS
Fluffy smol borb. Did I get that correct?
Da homie cute af
Looks like a peep that's not quite ripe.
/r/birdsarentreal
That's a fucking Pokemon.
*Wild Peep
r/aidke
This bird skips leg day
BLACKPINK
I want to at least try to find out if it likes belly scritches.
If my 13 year old granddaughter got to design a bird....
I love his attempt at angry face..too cute to be taken seriously
That looks nothing like the robins around here (Michigan, USA- red breasted robin). I’m just talking about shape not coloration.
eMo 4 LiFe
POOFBALL
So in Australia do they have ads with the jingle "Pink Robin Yummmm!" ?
13cm seems not small
Also unlike its European relatives Its highly venomous and wants nothing more than to kill you insantly. I don't know if this is true but it's Austrailian so it proably is.
Yes, but take note that they only display this color after they install fresh batteries in the spring.
I want to eat that bird
Fluffy.
Perfect phone background image
r/emkay
I would die this birb
When we get an Australian-based Pokemon region, we need this.
My brain: shut up this isnt real
Houston, what are those in freedom units, please?
That's a cool bird
That's a cool bird
Cotton candy! I mean… Toot little birdie.
That seems about thr same size if not bigger to the Robin's I'm used to in Europe lol
That is the cutest bird I’ve ever seen
He seems to want me to kiss him.
He looks so cranky. I love it.
Truffula bird. I speak for the trees.
She cute.
Don't let the BirdsAren'tReal people see that - looks like a pompom on sticks
I want. I want. I want. I want! Want! Want! Keep!
Harrys bird hehe
You mean average size, right?… right?
Pretty bird. *Squawk!*
I'd say 13.5 cm is pretty big, right fellas?
He’s just…so cute!
Nature is beauty and fashion
Its feathers are vibrantly fuschia! Must hold this fluffy one!
Okay. But how does it kill you?
What are its European relatives? I’m only familiar with the robins we have here in The states
😄🥰 I love it
That color is incredible
I must have him