European Robin facts: robin redbreasts | Animal Fact Files

European robins live in Europe as well as western parts of Asia and northern parts of Africa. They are also known as robin red breasts or just red breasts due to their bright colored chests and necks. These little bird tend to stay in the same area all year round and even sing throughout the entire year! They do so to defend their territories. These birds are so defensive of their land that they'll even attack objects that simply look like an intruder - including red colored flowers!

Scientific Name: Erithacus rubecula
Range: Europe, western Asia, northern Africa
Size: 8 inch (20 centimeter) wingspan; 0.5 (14 grams)
Diet: earthworms, insects, seeds, and fruit
Lifespan: 2+ years

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MrChopsta -    • 🐦 European Robin eating a worm (Erith...  
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Asier Sarasua -    • Txantxangorria (Erithacus rubecula)  
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