They are found in thickly-forested areas of south-eastern Australia. The male of the species has the coloured breast and the female’s underside is usually grey and sometimes flushed with pink. These graceful little robins continually flit around and are particularly skilful at catching on the wing.
Details
- Series: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection
- Subject: Rose Robin (Petroica rosea)
- Designer: Marg Towt, Melbourne
- Printer: Mercury-Walch Pty Ltd, Moonah, Tas.
- Press:
- Process: Multi-colour offset lithography with luminescence impregnated varnish
- Colours:
- Paper: 105 gsm Glacier Offset manufactured by Besley & Pike Pty Ltd, Brisbane
- Quantity: 2,055,094
- 1,383,264 (1 July 1978 to 30 June 1979)
- 671,830 (1 July 1979 to 30 June 1980)
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