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A European Robin perched on a mossy branch in a UK garden.
Old World flycatchers
European Robin
The beloved garden companion of the United Kingdom, instantly recognised by its bright orange-red breast and melodic song. Robins are fiercely territorial and often appear at garden feeders.
Erithacus rubecula
Gardens Woodland Parks
Size
12-14 cm
Wingspan
20-22 cm
Weight
16-22 g
Lifespan
2 years (up to 8 in the wild)
Diet
Insects, worms, spiders and berries; readily takes mealworms and suet from garden feeders.
Song & Call
A clear, melodic warble with a wistful, descending phrase at the end.
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Recording by Marie-Lan Taÿ Pamart · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Bright orange-red breast
- Brownish-grey upperparts
- Pale belly
Conservation
Least Concern
Stable across the United Kingdom; support them by providing mealworms and suet in winter.
