~European Robin~ @Aife

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**European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

•General Details
The European robin is one of the most familiar and beloved small birds in Europe, often associated with wintertime and Christmas imagery. It is instantly recognizable thanks to its bright reddish-orange breast, round body, and curious nature. Robins are known to approach humans closely, especially gardeners, hoping to catch insects turned up by digging.

•Taxonomy

Rank Classification
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae
Genus Erithacus
Species Erithacus rubecula

•Size
Length: 12.5 - 14.0 cm
Wingspan: 20 - 22 cm
Weight: 14 -21 g

•Appearance

Iconic reddish-orange face and breast
Olive-brown upperparts
Whitish to light grey belly
Thin, straight beak adapted for insects
Large, dark, curious eyes
Juveniles are brown with no red breast but mottled with golden speckles

•Behavior
Known for friendliness and boldness around people
Strongly territorial, especially males, who sing throughout winter
Song is a soft, melodic, liquid warble; often heard year-round

•Diet

Omnivorous:
Insects, beetles, spiders, worms
Berries and seeds during winter

•Habitat & Range
Found throughout Europe, also parts of Western Asia and North Africa
Prefers gardens, woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and forest edges

•Breeding
Nest: cup-shaped, made of moss, leaves, and hair
Clutch size: 4-6 eggs
2-3 broods per year

•Conservation Status

Least Concern (LC) - Stable population
Threats include:
Habitat fragmentation
Domestic and feral cats
Severe winter conditions in some regions

2025 November 16

••Thank you Aife Mentioned this beautiful Bird..