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Definition of european robin

european robin

Plural:european robins
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A small, insectivorous passerine bird (Erithacus rubecula) native to Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa, highly recognizable by its orange-red face and breast, brown upperparts, and whitish belly.

Example

"The European robin is a familiar and beloved sight in British gardens, often perching fearlessly on garden tools to look for unearthed worms."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The European robin is an Old World flycatcher and is entirely distinct from the American robin, which is a much larger thrush species named by early colonists due to its superficially similar red breast.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of European robin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/european-robin
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