The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), most commonly known in Anglophone Europe simply as the Robin, is a small insectivorouspasserinebird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae),[2] but is now considered to be a chat (family Muscicapidae).[3]
The term robin is also applied to some birds in other families with red or orange breasts. These include the American Robin (Turdus migratorius), which is a thrush, and the Australian red robins of the genus Petroica, members of the Australasian robin family.
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Other common names
In Anglophone Europe, just Robin.
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^Frances, Peter; et al. (2007). Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide. Dorling Kindersley Inc. ISBN1564582957. CS1 maint: Explicit use of et al. (link)
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