European Robin vs Eastern Black-eared Wheatear
Erithacus rubecula compared with Oenanthe melanoleuca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | European Robin | Eastern Black-eared Wheatear |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erithacus rubecula | Oenanthe melanoleuca |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Muscicapidae | Muscicapidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) | 16.5 g (0.58 oz) |
| Diet | Insects, worms, and berries. Often follows gardeners and large animals to catch invertebrates disturbed from … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
European Robin
Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Remarkably tame around humans, especially in Britain.
Song & Call Comparison
European Robin
Exquisite, melancholic melody of thin whistled phrases, rising and falling softly. Rich, warbling song year-round; both sexes sing. Alarm call is a sharp 'tic-tic-tic'.
Eastern Black-eared Wheatear
Geographic Range & Migration
European Robin
Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter; western European populations are largely resident.
Eastern Black-eared Wheatear
Conservation Status
European Robin
Eastern Black-eared Wheatear
How to Tell Them Apart
European Robin
Olive-brown upperparts with a warm orange-red breast and face bordered by grey. White belly and undertail coverts.
Thin, pointed dark brown bill
Eastern Black-eared Wheatear
About These Birds
European Robin
The European robin is one of the most beloved birds in Britain, where it is the unofficial national bird. Despite its friendly demeanor toward humans, robins are fiercely territorial against their own kind, singing year-round to defend territory. Their distinctive song is one of the first to be heard at dawn.