
The European Robin, also known as the robin redbreast (Erithacus rubecula), is a small songbird belonging to the flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). This bird is recognizable by its bright orange breast and face, which contrast with the brown-gray back, wings, and tail. Young robins have a speckled brown plumage without the characteristic orange breast.
Robins are curious and often approach humans, especially when food is available. They are known for their melodious and whistling song, produced by both males and females. Their song can be heard throughout the year, especially in the early morning and twilight.
They inhabit diverse habitats such as forests, gardens, parks, and hedges, preferring areas with sufficient shrubbery for shelter and nesting opportunities. Their diet mainly consists of invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and worms, but in winter they also eat berries and seeds.
Robins are highly territorial and fiercely defend their territory, especially during the breeding season, which begins in early spring. They usually build their nest low to the ground in dense vegetation, cavities, or nest boxes. A clutch consists of 4 to 6 eggs, which are incubated for about two weeks. The chicks remain in the nest for another two weeks before fledging.
Robins are one of the most common birds in Europe and are considered non-threatened. They have adapted well to human environments and are often found in parks and gardens.