Scientific Name:
Erithacus rubecula
Common Name:
Robin
Family:
Old World Flycatchers: Muscicapidae
Summary:
The Robin is a frequent visitor to gardens and can be quite tame. It has a bright reddish orange face and breast. The crown, back and wings are a fairly uniform brown colour, with a single lighter stripe on each wing. The underparts are creamy white and the bill is thin and brown.
Ecology:
Robins are originally a woodland bird, but have become used to people and are now a common garden visitor. They are strongly territorial, and sing to warn others off their patch. They nest in Hollows, either in a tree or bank, making a domed nest of grass, moss and leaves. Robins feed on the ground on insects and worms.
Habitat:
Woodland
Distribution:
Throughout the British Isles except the Scottish Highlands.
Size:
14 cm