The average weight of the robin is 16g - 22g (0.5oz - 0.7oz). The maximum speed it is able to reach is 29km/h (18mph). These birds usually live 1 - 3 years. Robin which scientific name is erithacus rubecula grows 12.5cm - 14cm (5in - 5.5in). Robin is a bird that usually lives in woodland, farmland and hedgerows. It has a feathers skin type. It has 20cm - 22cm (8in - 9in) wing span. The diet is omnivore.
Facts about robins
Name | Robin |
Habitat | Woodland, farmland and hedgerows |
Main Prey | Worms, insects, fruit, berries |
Weight | 16g - 22g (0.5oz - 0.7oz) |
Distinctive Features | Small body size and bright red chest of males |
Life Span | 1 - 3 years |
Predators | Cats, dogs, raccoon, foxes |
Colour | Brown, white, orange |
Wing Span | 20cm - 22cm (8in - 9in) |
Size (L) | 12.5cm - 14cm (5in - 5.5in) |
Diet | Omnivore |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Phylum | Chordata |
Average Clutch Size | 4 |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Order | Passeriformes |
Scientific Name | Erithacus rubecula |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Class | Aves |
Family | Muscicapidae |
Genus | Erithacus |
Type | Bird |
Top Speed | 29km/h (18mph) |