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European robin
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), most commonly known in Anglophone Europe simply as the robin, is a small insectivorous passerine bird, specifically a chat, that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher. Around 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 in) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upperparts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), which is a thrush, and the Australian red robins of the genus Petroica, members of a family whose relationships are unclear.
Taxonomy and systematics
The European robin was one of the many species originally described by Linnaeus in his 18th century work, Systema Naturae, under the name of Motacilla rubecula. Its specific epithet rubecula is a diminutive derived from the Latin ruber 'red'. The genus Erithacus was created by French naturalist Georges Cuvier in 1800, giving the bird its current binomial name of E. rubecula.
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European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin) The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper-parts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north. The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a thrush, and the Australasian robins of the family ...
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Bird Facts: The European Robin
Facts about the European Robin, one of the few birds in the UK that sings nearly all year round. European Robins are found across Europe, into Northern Asia and North Africa, and on some Atlantic islands, such as the Canary Islands and the Azores. In the 19th century, there were unsuccessful attempts to introduce the species into Australia, New Zealand and North America. Favoured habitats include woodlands, forests, farmland, parks and gardens. A pair of Robins will hold a joint territory during the breeding season. In autumn and winter, males and females hold individual feeding territories. Robins defend their territory by singing but will also attack and drive off intruders. Fighting during territorial disputes is common and can lead to fatalities. Robins sing all year round, except ...
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Cute and brave robin giving me an opportunity to touch him
This little bird flew away to its friends a few seconds after I finished recording this video.
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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 ✨ Animal Fact Files Patreon Supporters get early access to videos, get their video requests moved to the top of...
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One Hour Relaxing Birdsong: European Robin
One Hour Relaxing Birdsong: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). Filmed in the Netherlands.
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Blue Tit & European Robin Sharing One Nest For Growing Their Young
About the bird: Eurasian Blue Tit. The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognisable by its blue and yellow plumage and small size. Eurasian blue tits, usually resident and non-migratory birds, are widespread and a common resident breeder throughout temperate and subarctic Europe and the western Palearctic in deciduous or mixed woodlands with a high proportion of oak. They usually nest in tree holes, although they easily adapt to nest boxes where necessary. Their main rival for nests and in the search for food is the larger and more common great tit. The Eurasian blue tit prefers insects and spiders for its diet. Outside the breeding season, they also eat seeds and other vegetable-based foods. The birds are famed ...
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European Robin Alarm Calls and Song
This video features two different European Robin alarm calls. One alarm call warns of ground threats and the other that an aerial predator is nearby. European Robins use their ‘tic’ alarm call to warn others that there’s a ground predator, like a cat or a fox, is in the area. They use a different alarm call when the threat is in the air. This call is a high pitched ‘see’ call, made when an aerial predator, like the Common Kestrel featured in the video, is nearby. The pitch of the call makes it hard for the predator to find the source of the sound, helping the calling Robin to escape detection. In contrast to the alarm calls, the video ends with a European Robin singing its beautiful warbling song. Unlike most birds in the UK, Robins sing all year round, except for late summer when they’r...
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Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion - The Loudest Robin Ever
Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion : I've filmed hundreds of robins over the years, but this one definitely has the loudest voice - The video is replayed with the audio slowed down... AMAZING Video Produced by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall Filmed on October 5th 2016
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European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
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European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the Brit...
European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper-parts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a thrush, and the Australasian robins of the family Petroicidae, the relationships of which are unclear.
Subspecies:
In its large continental Eurasian range, robins vary somewhat, but do not form discrete populations that might be considered subspecies. Robin subspecies are mainly distinguished by forming resident populations on islands and in mountainous areas. The robin found in the British Isles and much of western Europe, Erithacus rubecula melophilus, occurs as a vagrant in adjacent regions. E. r. witherbyi from northwest Africa, Corsica, and Sardinia closely resembles melophilus but has shorter wings. The northeasternmost birds, large and fairly washed-out in colour, are E. r. tataricus. In the southeast of its range, E. r. valens of the Crimean Peninsula, E. r. caucasicus of the Caucasus and northern Transcaucasia, and E. r. hyrcanus southeastwards into Iran are generally accepted as significantly distinct.
On Madeira and the Azores, the local population has been described as E. r. microrhynchos, and although not distinct in morphology, its isolation seems to suggest the subspecies is valid.
Canary Islands robin:
The most distinct birds are those of Gran Canaria (E. r. marionae) and Tenerife (E. r. superbus), which may be considered two distinct species or at least two different subspecies. It is readily distinguished by a white eye-ring, an intensely coloured breast, and a grey line that separates the orange-red from the brown colouration. Its belly is entirely white.
Other robins:
The larger American robin (T. migratorius) is named for its similarity to the European robin, but the two birds are not closely related. The similarity lies largely in the orange chest patch in both species. This American species was incorrectly shown "feathering its nest" in London in the film Mary Poppins, but it only occurs in the U.K. as a very rare vagrant.
Some South and Central American Turdus thrushes are also called robins, such as the rufous-collared thrush. The Australian "robin redbreast", more correctly the scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), is more closely related to crows and jays than it is to the European robin. It belongs to the family Petroicidae, whose members are commonly called "Australasian robins". The red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is sometimes named the "Pekin robin" by aviculturalists. Another group of Old World flycatchers, this time from Africa and Asia, is the genus Copsychus; its members are known as magpie-robins, one of which, the Oriental magpie robin (C. saularis), is the national bird of Bangladesh.
Distribution and habitat:
The robin occurs in Eurasia east to Western Siberia, south to Algeria and on the Atlantic islands as far west as the Azores and Madeira. It is a vagrant in Iceland. In the southeast, it reaches the Caucasus range. Irish and British robins are largely resident but a small minority, usually female, migrate to southern Europe during winter, a few as far as Spain. Scandinavian and Russian robins migrate to Britain and western Europe to escape the harsher winters. These migrants can be recognised by the greyer tone of the upper parts of their bodies and duller orange breast. The European robin prefers spruce woods in northern Europe, contrasting with its preference for parks and gardens in Ireland and Great Britain.
In southern Iberia, habitat segregation of resident and migrant robins occurs, with resident robins remaining in the same woodlands where they bred.
Attempts to introduce the European robin into Australia and New Zealand in the latter part of the 19th century were unsuccessful. Birds were released around Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin by various local acclimatisation societies, with none becoming established. There was a similar outcome in North America, as birds failed to become established after being released in Long Island, New York in 1852, Oregon in 1889–1892, and the Saanich Peninsula in British Columbia in 1908–1910.
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European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper-parts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a thrush, and the Australasian robins of the family Petroicidae, the relationships of which are unclear.
Subspecies:
In its large continental Eurasian range, robins vary somewhat, but do not form discrete populations that might be considered subspecies. Robin subspecies are mainly distinguished by forming resident populations on islands and in mountainous areas. The robin found in the British Isles and much of western Europe, Erithacus rubecula melophilus, occurs as a vagrant in adjacent regions. E. r. witherbyi from northwest Africa, Corsica, and Sardinia closely resembles melophilus but has shorter wings. The northeasternmost birds, large and fairly washed-out in colour, are E. r. tataricus. In the southeast of its range, E. r. valens of the Crimean Peninsula, E. r. caucasicus of the Caucasus and northern Transcaucasia, and E. r. hyrcanus southeastwards into Iran are generally accepted as significantly distinct.
On Madeira and the Azores, the local population has been described as E. r. microrhynchos, and although not distinct in morphology, its isolation seems to suggest the subspecies is valid.
Canary Islands robin:
The most distinct birds are those of Gran Canaria (E. r. marionae) and Tenerife (E. r. superbus), which may be considered two distinct species or at least two different subspecies. It is readily distinguished by a white eye-ring, an intensely coloured breast, and a grey line that separates the orange-red from the brown colouration. Its belly is entirely white.
Other robins:
The larger American robin (T. migratorius) is named for its similarity to the European robin, but the two birds are not closely related. The similarity lies largely in the orange chest patch in both species. This American species was incorrectly shown "feathering its nest" in London in the film Mary Poppins, but it only occurs in the U.K. as a very rare vagrant.
Some South and Central American Turdus thrushes are also called robins, such as the rufous-collared thrush. The Australian "robin redbreast", more correctly the scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), is more closely related to crows and jays than it is to the European robin. It belongs to the family Petroicidae, whose members are commonly called "Australasian robins". The red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is sometimes named the "Pekin robin" by aviculturalists. Another group of Old World flycatchers, this time from Africa and Asia, is the genus Copsychus; its members are known as magpie-robins, one of which, the Oriental magpie robin (C. saularis), is the national bird of Bangladesh.
Distribution and habitat:
The robin occurs in Eurasia east to Western Siberia, south to Algeria and on the Atlantic islands as far west as the Azores and Madeira. It is a vagrant in Iceland. In the southeast, it reaches the Caucasus range. Irish and British robins are largely resident but a small minority, usually female, migrate to southern Europe during winter, a few as far as Spain. Scandinavian and Russian robins migrate to Britain and western Europe to escape the harsher winters. These migrants can be recognised by the greyer tone of the upper parts of their bodies and duller orange breast. The European robin prefers spruce woods in northern Europe, contrasting with its preference for parks and gardens in Ireland and Great Britain.
In southern Iberia, habitat segregation of resident and migrant robins occurs, with resident robins remaining in the same woodlands where they bred.
Attempts to introduce the European robin into Australia and New Zealand in the latter part of the 19th century were unsuccessful. Birds were released around Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin by various local acclimatisation societies, with none becoming established. There was a similar outcome in North America, as birds failed to become established after being released in Long Island, New York in 1852, Oregon in 1889–1892, and the Saanich Peninsula in British Columbia in 1908–1910.
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Bird Facts: The European Robin
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Facts about the European Robin, one of the few birds in the UK that sings nearly all year round.
European Robins are found across Europe, into Northern Asia a...
Facts about the European Robin, one of the few birds in the UK that sings nearly all year round.
European Robins are found across Europe, into Northern Asia and North Africa, and on some Atlantic islands, such as the Canary Islands and the Azores. In the 19th century, there were unsuccessful attempts to introduce the species into Australia, New Zealand and North America.
Favoured habitats include woodlands, forests, farmland, parks and gardens. A pair of Robins will hold a joint territory during the breeding season. In autumn and winter, males and females hold individual feeding territories.
Robins defend their territory by singing but will also attack and drive off intruders. Fighting during territorial disputes is common and can lead to fatalities.
Robins sing all year round, except for late summer when they’re moulting.
They also use alarm calls to warn other birds there are predators nearby.
Adult males and females are very similar in appearance. Juveniles lack the red breast and have speckled brown plumage.
Length: 14 cm (5.5 in)
Wingspan: 20–22 cm (7.9-8.7 in)
Weight: 16–20 g (0.6-0.7 oz)
Robins feed mainly on insects, worms, and spiders. In autumn and winter, they also eat fruit and berries. Robins often visit garden bird tables and bird feeders for foods such as seed mixes, sunflower hearts and mealworms.
The female Robin builds a cup-shaped nest ...made of leaves and moss, and lined with hair and feathers. The nest is usually situated in a hole in a wall, tree or bank, or in shrubs or climbers, such as ivy. Sometimes, Robins build nests in very odd places such as plant pots, hats, watering cans and barbecues.
The female lays between 4 and 6 eggs in a single clutch. Robins usually produce 2 broods a year. The chicks typically hatch after 14 days and fledge around 14 days later.
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Facts about the European Robin, one of the few birds in the UK that sings nearly all year round.
European Robins are found across Europe, into Northern Asia and North Africa, and on some Atlantic islands, such as the Canary Islands and the Azores. In the 19th century, there were unsuccessful attempts to introduce the species into Australia, New Zealand and North America.
Favoured habitats include woodlands, forests, farmland, parks and gardens. A pair of Robins will hold a joint territory during the breeding season. In autumn and winter, males and females hold individual feeding territories.
Robins defend their territory by singing but will also attack and drive off intruders. Fighting during territorial disputes is common and can lead to fatalities.
Robins sing all year round, except for late summer when they’re moulting.
They also use alarm calls to warn other birds there are predators nearby.
Adult males and females are very similar in appearance. Juveniles lack the red breast and have speckled brown plumage.
Length: 14 cm (5.5 in)
Wingspan: 20–22 cm (7.9-8.7 in)
Weight: 16–20 g (0.6-0.7 oz)
Robins feed mainly on insects, worms, and spiders. In autumn and winter, they also eat fruit and berries. Robins often visit garden bird tables and bird feeders for foods such as seed mixes, sunflower hearts and mealworms.
The female Robin builds a cup-shaped nest ...made of leaves and moss, and lined with hair and feathers. The nest is usually situated in a hole in a wall, tree or bank, or in shrubs or climbers, such as ivy. Sometimes, Robins build nests in very odd places such as plant pots, hats, watering cans and barbecues.
The female lays between 4 and 6 eggs in a single clutch. Robins usually produce 2 broods a year. The chicks typically hatch after 14 days and fledge around 14 days later.
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- published: 11 Dec 2020
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Cute and brave robin giving me an opportunity to touch him
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This little bird flew away to its friends a few seconds after I finished recording this video.
This little bird flew away to its friends a few seconds after I finished recording this video.
https://wn.com/Cute_And_Brave_Robin_Giving_Me_An_Opportunity_To_Touch_Him
This little bird flew away to its friends a few seconds after I finished recording this video.
- published: 05 Nov 2012
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European Robin facts: robin redbreasts | Animal Fact Files
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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 t...
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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Asier Sarasua - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4xBMGndBS0
Andreas Vincent Eversmeyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqIsdiBQ6Pk; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KmGAM3loew; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2pPIJRLcZg; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZiyqVnS6dc; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNEDxawG6Uw
mario - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Verbreitungskarte_des_Rotkehlchens.png**
T.Voekler - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_Robin_Erithacus_rubecula.ogv; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erithacus_rubecula_feeding_the_chicks.ogv
Charles J Sharp - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_robin_(Erithacus_rubecula)_juvenile.jpg
Thomas Love - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robin_eggs.jpg
Natuur Digitaal (Marc Plomp); Stichting Natuurbeelden - https://openbeelden.nl/media/723891/Zingende_roodborst.en; https://www.openbeelden.nl/media/725450
Research Credits:
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Bird_Sounds/LsTZcR92uPgC
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Britannica_Student_Encyclopedia/6IOKAwAAQBAJ
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/robin
https://eleducation.org/resources/robin
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/robin-erithacus-rubecula.html
https://wn.com/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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Asier Sarasua - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4xBMGndBS0
Andreas Vincent Eversmeyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqIsdiBQ6Pk; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KmGAM3loew; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2pPIJRLcZg; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZiyqVnS6dc; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNEDxawG6Uw
mario - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Verbreitungskarte_des_Rotkehlchens.png**
T.Voekler - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_Robin_Erithacus_rubecula.ogv; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erithacus_rubecula_feeding_the_chicks.ogv
Charles J Sharp - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_robin_(Erithacus_rubecula)_juvenile.jpg
Thomas Love - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robin_eggs.jpg
Natuur Digitaal (Marc Plomp); Stichting Natuurbeelden - https://openbeelden.nl/media/723891/Zingende_roodborst.en; https://www.openbeelden.nl/media/725450
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https://www.google.com/books/edition/Bird_Sounds/LsTZcR92uPgC
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Britannica_Student_Encyclopedia/6IOKAwAAQBAJ
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/robin
https://eleducation.org/resources/robin
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/robin-erithacus-rubecula.html
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One Hour Relaxing Birdsong: European Robin
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One Hour Relaxing Birdsong: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). Filmed in the Netherlands.
One Hour Relaxing Birdsong: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). Filmed in the Netherlands.
https://wn.com/One_Hour_Relaxing_Birdsong_European_Robin
One Hour Relaxing Birdsong: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). Filmed in the Netherlands.
- published: 09 Jun 2019
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Blue Tit & European Robin Sharing One Nest For Growing Their Young
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About the bird: Eurasian Blue Tit.
The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognisable ...
About the bird: Eurasian Blue Tit.
The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognisable by its blue and yellow plumage and small size.
Eurasian blue tits, usually resident and non-migratory birds, are widespread and a common resident breeder throughout temperate and subarctic Europe and the western Palearctic in deciduous or mixed woodlands with a high proportion of oak. They usually nest in tree holes, although they easily adapt to nest boxes where necessary. Their main rival for nests and in the search for food is the larger and more common great tit.
The Eurasian blue tit prefers insects and spiders for its diet. Outside the breeding season, they also eat seeds and other vegetable-based foods. The birds are famed for their skill, as they can cling to the outermost branches and hang upside down when looking for food.
Subspecies:
There are currently at least nine recognised subspecies:
C. c. caeruleus – (Linnaeus, 1758): the nominate subspecies, occurring in Continental Europe to northern Spain, Sicily, northern Turkey and northern Urals
C. c. obscurus – (Pražák, 1894): found in Ireland, Britain and Channel Islands[8]
C. c. ogliastrae – (Hartert, 1905): found in Portugal, southern Spain, Corsica and Sardinia
C. c. balearicus – (von Jordans, 1913): found on Majorca Island (Balearic Islands)
C. c. calamensis – (Parrot, 1908): found in southern Greece, Pelopónnisos, Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes
C. c. orientalis – Zarudny & Loudon, 1905: found in southern European Russia (Volga River to central and southern Urals)
C. c. satunini – Zarudny, 1908: found in the Crimean Peninsula, Caucasus, Transcaucasia and northwestern Iran to eastern Turkey
C. c. raddei – Zarudny, 1908: found in northern Iran
C. c. persicus – (Blanford, 1873): found in the Zagros Mountains
Description:
The Eurasian blue tit is usually 12 cm (4.7 in), long with a wingspan of 18 cm (7.1 in) for both sexes, and weighs about 11 g (0.39 oz). A typical Eurasian blue tit has an azure-blue crown and dark blue line passing through the eye, and encircling the white cheeks to the chin, giving the bird a very distinctive appearance.
About The Bird, European Robin:
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper-parts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a thrush, and the Australasian robins of the family Petroicidae, the relationships of which are unclear.
Subspecies:
In its large continental Eurasian range, robins vary somewhat, but do not form discrete populations that might be considered subspecies. Robin subspecies are mainly distinguished by forming resident populations on islands and in mountainous areas. The robin found in the British Isles and much of western Europe, Erithacus rubecula melophilus, occurs as a vagrant in adjacent regions. E. r. witherbyi from northwest Africa, Corsica, and Sardinia closely resembles melophilus but has shorter wings. The northeasternmost birds, large and fairly washed-out in colour, are E. r. tataricus. In the southeast of its range, E. r. valens of the Crimean Peninsula, E. r. caucasicus of the Caucasus and northern Transcaucasia, and E. r. hyrcanus southeastwards into Iran are generally accepted as significantly distinct.
On Madeira and the Azores, the local population has been described as E. r. microrhynchos, and although not distinct in morphology, its isolation seems to suggest the subspecies is valid.
Canary Islands robin:
The most distinct birds are those of Gran Canaria (E. r. marionae) and Tenerife (E. r. superbus), which may be considered two distinct species or at least two different subspecies. It is readily distinguished by a white eye-ring, an intensely coloured breast, and a grey line that separates the orange-red from the brown colouration. Its belly is entirely white.
Other robins:
The larger American robin (T. migratorius) is named for its similarity to the European robin, but the two birds are not closely related. The similarity lies largely in the orange chest patch in both species. This American species was incorrectly shown "feathering its nest" in London in the film Mary Poppins, but it only occurs in the U.K. as a very rare vagrant.
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About the bird: Eurasian Blue Tit.
The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognisable by its blue and yellow plumage and small size.
Eurasian blue tits, usually resident and non-migratory birds, are widespread and a common resident breeder throughout temperate and subarctic Europe and the western Palearctic in deciduous or mixed woodlands with a high proportion of oak. They usually nest in tree holes, although they easily adapt to nest boxes where necessary. Their main rival for nests and in the search for food is the larger and more common great tit.
The Eurasian blue tit prefers insects and spiders for its diet. Outside the breeding season, they also eat seeds and other vegetable-based foods. The birds are famed for their skill, as they can cling to the outermost branches and hang upside down when looking for food.
Subspecies:
There are currently at least nine recognised subspecies:
C. c. caeruleus – (Linnaeus, 1758): the nominate subspecies, occurring in Continental Europe to northern Spain, Sicily, northern Turkey and northern Urals
C. c. obscurus – (Pražák, 1894): found in Ireland, Britain and Channel Islands[8]
C. c. ogliastrae – (Hartert, 1905): found in Portugal, southern Spain, Corsica and Sardinia
C. c. balearicus – (von Jordans, 1913): found on Majorca Island (Balearic Islands)
C. c. calamensis – (Parrot, 1908): found in southern Greece, Pelopónnisos, Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes
C. c. orientalis – Zarudny & Loudon, 1905: found in southern European Russia (Volga River to central and southern Urals)
C. c. satunini – Zarudny, 1908: found in the Crimean Peninsula, Caucasus, Transcaucasia and northwestern Iran to eastern Turkey
C. c. raddei – Zarudny, 1908: found in northern Iran
C. c. persicus – (Blanford, 1873): found in the Zagros Mountains
Description:
The Eurasian blue tit is usually 12 cm (4.7 in), long with a wingspan of 18 cm (7.1 in) for both sexes, and weighs about 11 g (0.39 oz). A typical Eurasian blue tit has an azure-blue crown and dark blue line passing through the eye, and encircling the white cheeks to the chin, giving the bird a very distinctive appearance.
About The Bird, European Robin:
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper-parts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a thrush, and the Australasian robins of the family Petroicidae, the relationships of which are unclear.
Subspecies:
In its large continental Eurasian range, robins vary somewhat, but do not form discrete populations that might be considered subspecies. Robin subspecies are mainly distinguished by forming resident populations on islands and in mountainous areas. The robin found in the British Isles and much of western Europe, Erithacus rubecula melophilus, occurs as a vagrant in adjacent regions. E. r. witherbyi from northwest Africa, Corsica, and Sardinia closely resembles melophilus but has shorter wings. The northeasternmost birds, large and fairly washed-out in colour, are E. r. tataricus. In the southeast of its range, E. r. valens of the Crimean Peninsula, E. r. caucasicus of the Caucasus and northern Transcaucasia, and E. r. hyrcanus southeastwards into Iran are generally accepted as significantly distinct.
On Madeira and the Azores, the local population has been described as E. r. microrhynchos, and although not distinct in morphology, its isolation seems to suggest the subspecies is valid.
Canary Islands robin:
The most distinct birds are those of Gran Canaria (E. r. marionae) and Tenerife (E. r. superbus), which may be considered two distinct species or at least two different subspecies. It is readily distinguished by a white eye-ring, an intensely coloured breast, and a grey line that separates the orange-red from the brown colouration. Its belly is entirely white.
Other robins:
The larger American robin (T. migratorius) is named for its similarity to the European robin, but the two birds are not closely related. The similarity lies largely in the orange chest patch in both species. This American species was incorrectly shown "feathering its nest" in London in the film Mary Poppins, but it only occurs in the U.K. as a very rare vagrant.
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2:09
European Robin Alarm Calls and Song
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This video features two different European Robin alarm calls. One alarm call warns of ground threats and the other that an aerial predator is nearby.
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This video features two different European Robin alarm calls. One alarm call warns of ground threats and the other that an aerial predator is nearby.
European Robins use their ‘tic’ alarm call to warn others that there’s a ground predator, like a cat or a fox, is in the area. They use a different alarm call when the threat is in the air. This call is a high pitched ‘see’ call, made when an aerial predator, like the Common Kestrel featured in the video, is nearby. The pitch of the call makes it hard for the predator to find the source of the sound, helping the calling Robin to escape detection.
In contrast to the alarm calls, the video ends with a European Robin singing its beautiful warbling song. Unlike most birds in the UK, Robins sing all year round, except for late summer when they’re moulting. As its autumn, this one isn’t trying to attract a mate but sings to let other Robins know that this is its territory.
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This video features two different European Robin alarm calls. One alarm call warns of ground threats and the other that an aerial predator is nearby.
European Robins use their ‘tic’ alarm call to warn others that there’s a ground predator, like a cat or a fox, is in the area. They use a different alarm call when the threat is in the air. This call is a high pitched ‘see’ call, made when an aerial predator, like the Common Kestrel featured in the video, is nearby. The pitch of the call makes it hard for the predator to find the source of the sound, helping the calling Robin to escape detection.
In contrast to the alarm calls, the video ends with a European Robin singing its beautiful warbling song. Unlike most birds in the UK, Robins sing all year round, except for late summer when they’re moulting. As its autumn, this one isn’t trying to attract a mate but sings to let other Robins know that this is its territory.
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Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion - The Loudest Robin Ever
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Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion : I've filmed hundreds of robins over the years, but this one definitely has the loudest voice - The video is replayed wi...
Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion : I've filmed hundreds of robins over the years, but this one definitely has the loudest voice - The video is replayed with the audio slowed down... AMAZING
Video Produced by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall
Filmed on October 5th 2016
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Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion : I've filmed hundreds of robins over the years, but this one definitely has the loudest voice - The video is replayed with the audio slowed down... AMAZING
Video Produced by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall
Filmed on October 5th 2016
- published: 07 Oct 2016
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European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
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European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
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European/Red Robin Nest (Egg Laying To Leaving Nest Of Robin)
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper-parts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a thrush, and the Australasian robins of the family Petroicidae, the relationships of which are unclear.
Subspecies:
In its large continental Eurasian range, robins vary somewhat, but do not form discrete populations that might be considered subspecies. Robin subspecies are mainly distinguished by forming resident populations on islands and in mountainous areas. The robin found in the British Isles and much of western Europe, Erithacus rubecula melophilus, occurs as a vagrant in adjacent regions. E. r. witherbyi from northwest Africa, Corsica, and Sardinia closely resembles melophilus but has shorter wings. The northeasternmost birds, large and fairly washed-out in colour, are E. r. tataricus. In the southeast of its range, E. r. valens of the Crimean Peninsula, E. r. caucasicus of the Caucasus and northern Transcaucasia, and E. r. hyrcanus southeastwards into Iran are generally accepted as significantly distinct.
On Madeira and the Azores, the local population has been described as E. r. microrhynchos, and although not distinct in morphology, its isolation seems to suggest the subspecies is valid.
Canary Islands robin:
The most distinct birds are those of Gran Canaria (E. r. marionae) and Tenerife (E. r. superbus), which may be considered two distinct species or at least two different subspecies. It is readily distinguished by a white eye-ring, an intensely coloured breast, and a grey line that separates the orange-red from the brown colouration. Its belly is entirely white.
Other robins:
The larger American robin (T. migratorius) is named for its similarity to the European robin, but the two birds are not closely related. The similarity lies largely in the orange chest patch in both species. This American species was incorrectly shown "feathering its nest" in London in the film Mary Poppins, but it only occurs in the U.K. as a very rare vagrant.
Some South and Central American Turdus thrushes are also called robins, such as the rufous-collared thrush. The Australian "robin redbreast", more correctly the scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), is more closely related to crows and jays than it is to the European robin. It belongs to the family Petroicidae, whose members are commonly called "Australasian robins". The red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is sometimes named the "Pekin robin" by aviculturalists. Another group of Old World flycatchers, this time from Africa and Asia, is the genus Copsychus; its members are known as magpie-robins, one of which, the Oriental magpie robin (C. saularis), is the national bird of Bangladesh.
Distribution and habitat:
The robin occurs in Eurasia east to Western Siberia, south to Algeria and on the Atlantic islands as far west as the Azores and Madeira. It is a vagrant in Iceland. In the southeast, it reaches the Caucasus range. Irish and British robins are largely resident but a small minority, usually female, migrate to southern Europe during winter, a few as far as Spain. Scandinavian and Russian robins migrate to Britain and western Europe to escape the harsher winters. These migrants can be recognised by the greyer tone of the upper parts of their bodies and duller orange breast. The European robin prefers spruce woods in northern Europe, contrasting with its preference for parks and gardens in Ireland and Great Britain.
In southern Iberia, habitat segregation of resident and migrant robins occurs, with resident robins remaining in the same woodlands where they bred.
Attempts to introduce the European robin into Australia and New Zealand in the latter part of the 19th century were unsuccessful. Birds were released around Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin by various local acclimatisation societies, with none becoming established. There was a similar outcome in North America, as birds failed to become established after being released in Long Island, New York in 1852, Oregon in 1889–1892, and the Saanich Peninsula in British Columbia in 1908–1910.
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Bird Facts: The European Robin
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Facts about the European Robin, one of the few birds in the UK that sings nearly all year round.
European Robins are found across Europe, into Northern Asia and North Africa, and on some Atlantic islands, such as the Canary Islands and the Azores. In the 19th century, there were unsuccessful attempts to introduce the species into Australia, New Zealand and North America.
Favoured habitats include woodlands, forests, farmland, parks and gardens. A pair of Robins will hold a joint territory during the breeding season. In autumn and winter, males and females hold individual feeding territories.
Robins defend their territory by singing but will also attack and drive off intruders. Fighting during territorial disputes is common and can lead to fatalities.
Robins sing all year round, except for late summer when they’re moulting.
They also use alarm calls to warn other birds there are predators nearby.
Adult males and females are very similar in appearance. Juveniles lack the red breast and have speckled brown plumage.
Length: 14 cm (5.5 in)
Wingspan: 20–22 cm (7.9-8.7 in)
Weight: 16–20 g (0.6-0.7 oz)
Robins feed mainly on insects, worms, and spiders. In autumn and winter, they also eat fruit and berries. Robins often visit garden bird tables and bird feeders for foods such as seed mixes, sunflower hearts and mealworms.
The female Robin builds a cup-shaped nest ...made of leaves and moss, and lined with hair and feathers. The nest is usually situated in a hole in a wall, tree or bank, or in shrubs or climbers, such as ivy. Sometimes, Robins build nests in very odd places such as plant pots, hats, watering cans and barbecues.
The female lays between 4 and 6 eggs in a single clutch. Robins usually produce 2 broods a year. The chicks typically hatch after 14 days and fledge around 14 days later.
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Cute and brave robin giving me an opportunity to touch him
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Cute and brave robin giving me an opportunity to touch him
Cute and brave robin giving me an opportunity to touch him
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European Robin facts: robin redbreasts | Animal Fact Files
European robins live in Europe as well as western parts of Asia and northern parts of Afri...
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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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One Hour Relaxing Birdsong: European Robin
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Blue Tit & European Robin Sharing One Nest For Growing Their Young
About the bird: Eurasian Blue Tit.
The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small...
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Blue Tit & European Robin Sharing One Nest For Growing Their Young
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About the bird: Eurasian Blue Tit.
The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognisable by its blue and yellow plumage and small size.
Eurasian blue tits, usually resident and non-migratory birds, are widespread and a common resident breeder throughout temperate and subarctic Europe and the western Palearctic in deciduous or mixed woodlands with a high proportion of oak. They usually nest in tree holes, although they easily adapt to nest boxes where necessary. Their main rival for nests and in the search for food is the larger and more common great tit.
The Eurasian blue tit prefers insects and spiders for its diet. Outside the breeding season, they also eat seeds and other vegetable-based foods. The birds are famed for their skill, as they can cling to the outermost branches and hang upside down when looking for food.
Subspecies:
There are currently at least nine recognised subspecies:
C. c. caeruleus – (Linnaeus, 1758): the nominate subspecies, occurring in Continental Europe to northern Spain, Sicily, northern Turkey and northern Urals
C. c. obscurus – (Pražák, 1894): found in Ireland, Britain and Channel Islands[8]
C. c. ogliastrae – (Hartert, 1905): found in Portugal, southern Spain, Corsica and Sardinia
C. c. balearicus – (von Jordans, 1913): found on Majorca Island (Balearic Islands)
C. c. calamensis – (Parrot, 1908): found in southern Greece, Pelopónnisos, Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes
C. c. orientalis – Zarudny & Loudon, 1905: found in southern European Russia (Volga River to central and southern Urals)
C. c. satunini – Zarudny, 1908: found in the Crimean Peninsula, Caucasus, Transcaucasia and northwestern Iran to eastern Turkey
C. c. raddei – Zarudny, 1908: found in northern Iran
C. c. persicus – (Blanford, 1873): found in the Zagros Mountains
Description:
The Eurasian blue tit is usually 12 cm (4.7 in), long with a wingspan of 18 cm (7.1 in) for both sexes, and weighs about 11 g (0.39 oz). A typical Eurasian blue tit has an azure-blue crown and dark blue line passing through the eye, and encircling the white cheeks to the chin, giving the bird a very distinctive appearance.
About The Bird, European Robin:
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that belongs to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upper-parts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), a thrush, and the Australasian robins of the family Petroicidae, the relationships of which are unclear.
Subspecies:
In its large continental Eurasian range, robins vary somewhat, but do not form discrete populations that might be considered subspecies. Robin subspecies are mainly distinguished by forming resident populations on islands and in mountainous areas. The robin found in the British Isles and much of western Europe, Erithacus rubecula melophilus, occurs as a vagrant in adjacent regions. E. r. witherbyi from northwest Africa, Corsica, and Sardinia closely resembles melophilus but has shorter wings. The northeasternmost birds, large and fairly washed-out in colour, are E. r. tataricus. In the southeast of its range, E. r. valens of the Crimean Peninsula, E. r. caucasicus of the Caucasus and northern Transcaucasia, and E. r. hyrcanus southeastwards into Iran are generally accepted as significantly distinct.
On Madeira and the Azores, the local population has been described as E. r. microrhynchos, and although not distinct in morphology, its isolation seems to suggest the subspecies is valid.
Canary Islands robin:
The most distinct birds are those of Gran Canaria (E. r. marionae) and Tenerife (E. r. superbus), which may be considered two distinct species or at least two different subspecies. It is readily distinguished by a white eye-ring, an intensely coloured breast, and a grey line that separates the orange-red from the brown colouration. Its belly is entirely white.
Other robins:
The larger American robin (T. migratorius) is named for its similarity to the European robin, but the two birds are not closely related. The similarity lies largely in the orange chest patch in both species. This American species was incorrectly shown "feathering its nest" in London in the film Mary Poppins, but it only occurs in the U.K. as a very rare vagrant.
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European Robin Alarm Calls and Song
This video features two different European Robin alarm calls. One alarm call warns of grou...
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European Robin Alarm Calls and Song
European Robin Alarm Calls and Song
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This video features two different European Robin alarm calls. One alarm call warns of ground threats and the other that an aerial predator is nearby.
European Robins use their ‘tic’ alarm call to warn others that there’s a ground predator, like a cat or a fox, is in the area. They use a different alarm call when the threat is in the air. This call is a high pitched ‘see’ call, made when an aerial predator, like the Common Kestrel featured in the video, is nearby. The pitch of the call makes it hard for the predator to find the source of the sound, helping the calling Robin to escape detection.
In contrast to the alarm calls, the video ends with a European Robin singing its beautiful warbling song. Unlike most birds in the UK, Robins sing all year round, except for late summer when they’re moulting. As its autumn, this one isn’t trying to attract a mate but sings to let other Robins know that this is its territory.
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Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion - The Loudest Robin Ever
Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion : I've filmed hundreds of robins over the years, bu...
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Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion - The Loudest Robin Ever
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Robin Bird Song - Singing with Passion : I've filmed hundreds of robins over the years, but this one definitely has the loudest voice - The video is replayed with the audio slowed down... AMAZING
Video Produced by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall
Filmed on October 5th 2016
European robin
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), most commonly known in Anglophone Europe simply as the robin, is a small insectivorous passerine bird, specifically a chat, that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher. Around 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 in) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upperparts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American robin (Turdus migratorius), which is a thrush, and the Australian red robins of the genus Petroica, members of a family whose relationships are unclear.
Taxonomy and systematics
The European robin was one of the many species originally described by Linnaeus in his 18th century work, Systema Naturae, under the name of Motacilla rubecula. Its specific epithet rubecula is a diminutive derived from the Latin ruber 'red'. The genus Erithacus was created by French naturalist Georges Cuvier in 1800, giving the bird its current binomial name of E. rubecula.
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