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Robin (Juvenile)
Erithacus rubecula
45.8748, 6.38288
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as European Robin or Robin redbreast, this is a small songbird (a bit smaller than sparrow) belonging to family of Old World flycatchers, or Muscicapidae. Portrayed here is juvenile bird, predominantly brown with lighter-in-color, almost whitish, belly; and spotted chest and head. The bill is black (edged yellow in juveniles) and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores.
Habitat:
Robin is typically Eurasian resident bird, and intra-continental migrant - birds from far north usually migrate to more clement climates in southern parts of continent. Here seen on edges of mixed forest, bordering with mountain pastures.
Reference Links:
European robin - Wikipedia
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2018
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