Northern Europe Birds · March

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

Britain’s beloved red-breast — a winter garden companion.

At a glance

HabitatGardens, woodland edges, parks

DietInsects, worms, berries

RangeEurope, parts of North Africa and western Asia

Coloring poseperched on garden spade handle

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How to know it

Orange-red face and breast
Brown back, pale belly
Upright stance; often follows gardeners

Fun facts

Sings nearly year-round, including at night near lights
Not closely related to the American Robin
Strongly territorial

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