How to identify
The UK's favourite bird. Thanks to its bright red breast, it's familiar throughout the year and especially at Christmas. Males and females look identical, young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night next to street lights.Juvenile RobinWith their bright red chests, adult Robins are pretty unmistakeable, but juveniles lack these characteristic red feathers and are speckly brown all over.
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7 top tips on how to identify birdsIdentifying birds can be tricky – they’re often seen at a distance and rarely stay still for long! But as with most things, practice makes perfect: the more you watch birds and try to identify them, the easier it becomes. Here are some handy hints and tips on what to consider when you’re stumped by a bird’s identity.
