Robin, 17032019, (14) f

Robin,

"Erithacus rubecula", ( Turdidae ),

 

The round-bodied, slim-tailed Robin is a shy, skulking woodland bird over most of its range. It is adapted to animals such as wild boar and pigs, taking small invertebrates that the animals disturb from the ground. In the British Isles, it follows gardeners in a similar way, taking worms and grubs tuned up by their spades. It is perhaps the easiest of all birds to become hand-tame, given a regular diet of meal worms or other grubs, which it finds irresistible. Nevertheless, nesting Robins remain secretive and shy, quick to desert their eggs if disturbed.

 

Note,- Robins have developed the habit of singing at night under artificial lights, both in suburban areas and alongside car parks and industrial sites,.

 

Voice, - Sharp tik, quick tik-ik-ik-ik, high, thin seep, song rich, sweet, musical, varied warble,.

Nesting, - Domed nest of leaves and grass in bank or bush, 4-6 eggs, 2 broods, April - August,

Feeding, - Takes spiders, insects, warms, berries, and seeds, mostly from ground,

Similar Species, - Dunnock, Nightingale, Redstart,.

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