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European Robin | Daily Animal Facts

Animal profile

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

AvesWoodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens across EuropeLeast Concern

Field profile

The European robin is a small chat with a brick-orange face and breast bordered by grey. It is strongly territorial year-round, and in Britain it has become unusually tame around people. Both sexes sing, which is uncommon among European songbirds.

Scope note

This is an editorial profile, not a diagnostic field-identification guide or a substitute for current conservation assessments. Follow the cited sources on each fact for the evidence trail.

Published field notes

2025-07-29

European Robin

Female robins hold winter territories and sing

Most European songbird species leave the singing to males. The European robin does not: females defend their own winter territories and advertise them with song, which is why robin song carries through the coldest, quietest months.

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