Skip to main content

European robin

Erithacus rubecula

Photo by Dangermouse
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

37.2082, -7.62414

Field Notes

Description:

Small and brownish with rusty-red 'bib' (covers entire breast and face). Narrow yellow wing bar. Often looks rather big-headed. Has thin and rather long legs. At times ruffles feathers up so that it looks rounded and compact, but more often looks rather slim.

Habitat:

Breeds in woodland, gardens, parks, forest edge, generally with some dense vegetation and open areas. Wary but by no means shy. Nests in hollow stump, bank, crevice, etc.

Reference Links:

European Robin

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Dangermouse
Thanks! Tried to get one in England while I was there last week, but it came out all blurry. Then today, this fellar! :)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Birds of the World
Mission
2011 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Birds of Iberia
Mission
Portugal's Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedOctober 31, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies