- Lifespan
- 2–3 years in the wild, with some individuals reaching 12–14 years
- Size & Weight
- 12–14 cm, wingspan 20–22 cm; 16–22 g
- Habitat
- Gardens, woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and scrubland with good ground cover and perching spots.
- UK Distribution
- Found throughout the UK year-round as a resident species; populations are boosted by continental migrants in autumn and winter.
- Diet
- Primarily invertebrates including earthworms, insects, spiders, and larvae; also berries and seeds in autumn and winter.
- Prey
- Earthworms, beetles, flies, caterpillars, spiders, and small invertebrates
- Predators
- Sparrowhawks, cats, tawny owls, and occasionally other birds of prey; eggs and chicks taken by magpies, jays, and rats.
- Mating Season
- December to August, with peak activity March to July
- Breeding
- Clutch size 4–6 eggs; incubation period 12–15 days; fledging period 12–15 days; typically 2–3 broods per year.
- Behaviour
- Robins are highly territorial and aggressive, especially males defending their territory year-round through song and confrontation. They are relatively fearless of humans and often approach closely in gardens. They forage on the ground, hopping and pausing to listen for prey.