European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
The adult European robin is a small woodland and garden songbird found across much of Europe, often foraging on the ground in damp leaf litter and lawns. It eats insects, worms, spiders, and berries, frequently following gardeners or wild boar-like soil disturbance to snatch exposed prey. Adults are strongly territorial, using song, posture, and direct attacks to defend feeding and breeding space. Its orange-red breast is a key visual signal and can trigger fierce confrontations between rivals.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- European Robin Hatchling
- European Robin Fledgling
- European Robin