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European robin (Erithacus rubecula) European robin (Erithacus rubecula) in flight Eggs of the European robin (Erithacus rubecula) European robin (Erithacus rubecula) European robin, or robin redbreast (Erithacus rubecula). (Top) Scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), (middle) European robin (Erithacus rubecula), (bottom) American robin (Turdus migratorius).
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Also Known As Erithacus rubecula • robin redbreast

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European robin (Erithacus rubecula)
European robin (Erithacus rubecula) in flight
Eggs of the European robin (Erithacus rubecula)
European robin (Erithacus rubecula)
European robin, or robin redbreast (Erithacus rubecula).
(Top) Scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), (middle) European robin (Erithacus rubecula), (bottom) American robin (Turdus migratorius).
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