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You will be able to access your list from any article in Discover. You don’t have any saved articles. The robin might seem cute, but it is actually a highly territorial bird and will aggressively defend its domain against others. These much-loved birds are on the rise as the UK robin population continues to increase. Explore facts about this red-breasted festive icon.
The robin is a small, plump bird. Its black beak is short and thin. Males and females look identical, sporting a brown back, white belly and red breast, face and cheeks. In contrast, juveniles are speckled gold and brown, only developing the distinctive red plumage in adulthood.
A robin’s diet consists of seeds, fruits, insects, worms and other invertebrates. It will also visit garden bird tables and feeders to feed on scraps and mealworms. Relatively unafraid of people, robins often follow gardeners around to take advantage of freshly dug-up worms and even feed from people’s hands. Robins are widespread throughout the UK, inhabiting farmland and woodland, as well as gardens and parks in towns and cities. Robin behaviour, breeding and nesting Both male and female robins hold territories, as a pair in summer and as individuals in winter.