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Pitiross

European Robin · Erithacus rubecula

A small songbird with an orange-red breast and face, common in gardens, parks and woodland edges, especially in winter.

The European robin has an orange-red face and breast and a plump, round body. It sings through much of the year. Many robins are winter visitors to Malta, where they are seen in gardens, parks and woodland edges.

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