Species · GBIF taxon 2492462
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaAlso known as Robin Redbreast, Ruddock, Robin
European robins are territorial songbirds famous for their bright orange-red breasts and bold, inquisitive nature. They frequently follow gardeners to snatch up earthworms and insects turned up by digging. Their sweet, warbling song can be heard year-round, even on dark winter days when they aggressively defend their feeding territories.
SongbirdTerritorialGarden Visitor
Licensed reference(c) Arjan Haverkamp, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Earthworms
- Beetles
- Spiders
Predators
- Domestic Cat
- Eurasian Sparrowhawk
- Tawny Owl
ThreatsHabitat loss, domestic cat predation, and harsh winters
HabitatsWoodlands, gardens, parks, and hedgerows
Life span2 to 5 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyMuscicapidae
- GenusErithacus
- SpeciesErithacus rubecula
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Garden companionship: Stand still while weeding or digging, as they often approach to inspect freshly turned soil.
- Winter feeding: Offer mealworms, sunflower hearts, or suet on a flat bird table to help them survive cold snaps.
- Listen for alarms: Learn their sharp, ticking alarm call, which warns of nearby cats or birds of prey.
Predator (c) Stanislav Murashkin, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stanislav Murashkin · cc-by
Frequent Companion 
Close Relative Warrieboy / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) franciscodocampo, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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