European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Least Concern
The European Robin is Britain's favorite bird, famous for its bright orange-red breast! Despite looking cute and friendly, they're actually quite fierce and will defend their territory aggressively against other robins.
Robins often follow gardeners around, waiting to grab worms turned up by digging. They became a symbol of Christmas in Victorian England because postmen wore red uniforms and were called 'robins'!
Size
About the size of a tennis ball
Small (15-25 cm)
Wingspan: 22 cm
Weight: 20 g
Colors
brown
orange
white
Habitat
foresturban
Diet
insectsberriesworms
Fun Facts
- ✨Despite looking cute, they're fierce fighters!
- ✨They became Christmas symbols because of red-uniformed postmen.
- ✨They're Britain's national bird.
- ✨They can see magnetic fields to help with navigation!
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: stable ➡️