Erithacus rubecula (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Saxicolidae)


Young

Tracks

Resident Nester; Territory: 1800m²-2ha;
Length: 14cm; Wingspan: 20-22cm; Weight: Male 10.5-24.5g, Female 10-25g;
4-6 Eggs: April - June (12-21 Days); Young: April - June (10-18 Days);
Migration: March - April, September - October;
Moult: June - August

Biotopes:
Beech Forest

Spruce Forest

Wet Forest

Around Buildings
Nest:
(0 - 5 m)
Natural Hollow in Stump, Bank, Tree
Nest Parasite:
Cuculus canorus
Principal Food:
Coleoptera

Hymenoptera

Araneae

Craspedosomatidae

Polydesmus angustus
Predator:
Accipiter nisus


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