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Robin (Rødhals / Erithacus rubecula) (updated:2008-09-19)

The Robin L 12,5-14cm (4.9-5.5")
breeds in woodland, in parks and larger gardens. Natural food is insects, snails and worms. The nest is build in hollow tree trunks or stubs, or in hedges. The Robin is a little brownish bird with a rust-red forehead and breast with a white abdomen. It has long and thin legs and a short thin black bill. The Robin often blows the plumage up so it becomes more compact and round.
Names:
Sc Erithacus rubecula
En Robin
Da Rødhals
No Rødstrupe
Sv Rödhake
De Rotkehlchen
Fr Rougegorge familier
Es Petirrojo
It Pettirosso

Robin (Rødhals / Erithacus rubecula)
Robin (Rødhals / Erithacus rubecula)
Robin (Rødhals / Erithacus rubecula)
Robin (Rødhals / Erithacus rubecula)