European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

English: European Robin

Portuguese: Pisco-de-peito-ruivo

Classification

Family: Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)

Order: Passeriformes

Size: 12-14 cm

Conservation: Least Concern

Rarity at Quinta: Very Common

Migratory Status: Resident/Winter visitor

Season: Year-round

Time of Day: Dawn and dusk

Gardens, woodland, scrub throughout

Habitat: Woodland, Gardens, Hedgerows, Parks

Orange-red breast and face, brown upperparts, large dark eyes

Call: Sweet warbling song; sharp "tic" alarm call

Insects, worms, berries, seeds