156,421 observationsLeast Concern
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Muscicapidae ›Genus: Erithacus
About
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird, specifically a chat, that was formerly classified as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae) but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inch) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upperparts and a whitish belly....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Robin is Erithacus rubecula.
- European Robin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Robin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Robin belongs to the class Aves.
- European Robin belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- European Robin belongs to the family Muscicapidae.
- European Robin belongs to the genus Erithacus.