Robin - Erithacus rubecula
In the 1400's when the Robin was named the colour orange had not been classified and this is why we say that the Robin has a red breast and not orange. Where as in the UK the Robin can become very tame taking food from our hands and following gardeners to get the live food that is disturbed in the Mediterranean the Robin is more likely to follow animals such as wild boar for their disturbed food and will be more shy than the ones we have over here. America has an eagle so it's about time the UK had the Robin as its national bird !
Robin - Erithacus rubecula
In the 1400's when the Robin was named the colour orange had not been classified and this is why we say that the Robin has a red breast and not orange. Where as in the UK the Robin can become very tame taking food from our hands and following gardeners to get the live food that is disturbed in the Mediterranean the Robin is more likely to follow animals such as wild boar for their disturbed food and will be more shy than the ones we have over here. America has an eagle so it's about time the UK had the Robin as its national bird !