Erithacus rubecula

Erithacus rubecula

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Taxonomic classification

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Muscicapidae

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Endemism

Common names

English: European robin, Robin redbreast French: Rougegorge familier Arabic: أبو الحناء الأوروبي

Erithacus rubecula is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the Old World flycatchers family.
Adults of this species are 12.5-14cm in length, with a wingspan of 20-22cm. Both males and females have the same plumage consisting of an orange breast, with a gray belly, and a brownish-gray back. Juveniles have brown feathers, spotted with white and orange dots.
This bird can be observed in gardens and in woodlands. Its diet mainly consists of invertebrates and fruits.

Gallery

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  Adult (© Wikimedia Commons)

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  Juvenile (© Wikimedia Commons)

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  Eggs (© Wikimedia Commons)

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  Robin with worm (© Wikimedia Commons)