About the European Robin
The European robin, known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird belonging to the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found across Europe, as far east as Western Siberia, and as far south as North Africa. It is sedentary in the west and south of its range, and migratory in the north and east of its range where winters are harsher.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Erithacus rubecula |
| Species Codes | eurrob1, EURO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Robin belong to?
The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the European Robin?
The European robin, known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird belonging to the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found across Europe, as far east as Western Siberia, and as far south as North Africa. It is sedentary in th...
Where can I report a European Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of European Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurrob1, or on iNaturalist.
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