European Robin
Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28147777" class="extiw" title="d:Q28147777"><span title="Spanish photographer">Diego Delso</span></a></bdi> (CC BY-SA 3.0)
NameEuropean Robin
Common NameEuropean Robin
Scientific NameErithacus rubecula
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.25
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsAdults have a bright orange-red face and breast, bordered by grey on the sides of the neck and chest. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the belly is whitish. Juveniles are mottled brown with no red breast.
Vocalization / CallThe European Robin has a beautiful, liquid, warbling song, often delivered from a prominent perch. It also has a sharp 'tic' alarm call and a thin 'seep' contact call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, garden, park, woodland, shrubland, hedgerow
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of Europe, western Siberia, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. Many northern populations migrate south for winter.
Identifying FeaturesOrange-red face and breast, Olive-brown upperparts, Grey flanks, White belly, Relatively large dark eyes, Upright posture
Description
The European Robin is a small, plump passerine bird known for its distinctive orange-red breast and face. It is a familiar sight in gardens and woodlands across Europe, often seen foraging on the ground for invertebrates. They are known for their bold and inquisitive nature.
