




Erithacus rubecula
The European Robin is a small, friendly bird known for its bright orange-red chest. They love to sing cheerful songs, especially in the morning!
Habitat: Woodlands, gardens, and parks
The European Robin has a distinctive bright orange-red breast and face, sharply contrasted by greyish-brown upperparts and a white belly. This bold colouring makes it easily recognizable and visually different from other small European birds. Juveniles have mottled brown plumage before developing their famous red chest.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
37
Baby robins are mottled brown, developing their famous red breast only when older!
Both male and female European Robins sing complex songs, even during the winter months!
Robins can detect worms underground by listening and watching for tiny movements!
Their bright orange breast acts as a warning signal to other robins to stay away!
European Robin can sing complex songs year-round to defend its territory, helping it communicate with rivals and attract a mate.
European Robin has excellent vision to spot tiny insects and worms moving in the grass, which helps them find food efficiently.
European Robin can boldly approach humans and disturbance, which helps it discover new food sources in gardens and open areas.
These tiny hunters feast on small creepy crawlies, and enjoy some yummy berries and seeds too!
Strix aluco
hunts adult birds and fledglings

Felis catus
common predator in gardens
Accipiter nisus
preys on small garden birds
Lumbricus terrestris
main food source from soil
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Robins are safe to observe and enjoy from a distance. Always be gentle and quiet around birds.
12.5-14 cm
20-22 cm
0.016-0.022 kg
1-5 years
55 km/h
These tiny hunters feast on small creepy crawlies, and enjoy some yummy berries and seeds too!
Woodlands, gardens, and parks
Foraging
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England, UK
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Berlin, DE
You might spot Polar Bear, Ursus Thibetanus, and Sloth Bear.
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England, UK
You might spot Blue Shark, Great White Shark, and Tiger Shark.
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England, UK
You might spot Sika Deer, European Robin, and Eurasian Jackdaw.
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South Moravian Region, CZ
You might spot Common Chaffinch and Nine-Spotted Moth.
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Bremen, DE
You might spot Black-Headed Gull and Lesser Black-Backed Gull.
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