Bird 🐦⬛
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Erithacus rubecula
| Size | 14 cm About the length of a pen lid |
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| Weight | 16–22 g Same as four 2p coins |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Males and females look identical — both have the famous orange-red breast |
| Habitat | Woodland, gardens, hedgerows, parks |
| Best time | Year-round, most visible in winter |
| Conservation | UK: Green LC |
Did you know?
Robins are fiercely territorial and will fight their own reflection in a window! They're also one of the few birds that sings through the night near streetlights.
Robins are fiercely territorial and will fight their own reflection in a window! They're also one of the few birds that sings through the night near streetlights.
More for experts
Despite their friendly reputation, robins have a high mortality rate — about 70% die in their first year. A robin singing at night is often responding to artificial light, a behaviour increasing in urban areas.
Often confused with
Nightingale, Dunnock
Nightingale, Dunnock