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<p> <em>Erithacus rubecula</em> (Linnaeus, 1758)</p>

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  • Robin

  • Erithacus rubecula (Linnaeus, 1758)

  • Turdidae

  • The European robin is a small and plum passerine bird, with a round head a long and thin legs. It exhibits a brown plumage on the dorsal surface, which contrasts with the big red spot that goes from his forehead to its chest, and with the white abdomen. The young are spotted and don't have a red chest. It can measure up to 14 cm long. 

  • Peneda-Gerês National Park

    Montesinho Nature Park

    Litoral Norte Nature Park

    Alvão Nature Park

    Douro Internacional Nature Park

    Serra da Estrela Nature Park

    Tejo Internacional Nature Park

    Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park

    Serra de S. Mamede Nature Park

    Sintra-Cascais Nature Park

    Arrábida Nature Park

    Vale do Guadiana Nature Park

    Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve

    Estuário do Tejo Nature Reserve

    Estuário do Sado Nature Reserve

    Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha Nature Reserve

    Serra do Açor Protected Landscape

    Corno de Bico Protected Landscape

    Serra de Montejunto Protected Landscape

    Rocha da Pena Local Protected Landscape

  • Algarve

  • Least Concern

  • The European robin inhabits forest areas, bushland and urban areas. It is a conspicuous bird, highlighted by its appealing colouration and by its beautiful calls throughout all year.

  • All year long

  • The European robin feeds on insects and other invertebrates and, in autumn and winter, on berries and fruits.

  • The Portuguese population of this species is estimated to be between 500 thousand and 1 million couples.