This bird is a national
bird and is easily recognised by most people. They
are common in most of the UK.
The latin name for a Robin is Erithacus
rubecula . There are about 4.2 million breeding pairs
in the UK.
Robin's are on the RSPB Green List,
meaning there is no identified threat to the bird's
population.
They eat mainly worms and insects. The
male's are very territorial, making sure rival birds
are kept away.
Robin's will nest in a tree stump, bank,
wall or open-fronted nest box. Breeding starts in
late March with clutches of around 3-9 eggs. Incubation
takes around 12-15 days and the young leave the nest
within around 15 days of hatching. The nest is made
from moss, grass and dead leaves and is lined with
wool or hair.
The egg is about 20mm by 15mm and is
a white colour with reddish spots. The female only
incubates the eggs but both birds feed the young.
