ORIGINAL Watercolor European Robin
ORIGINAL Watercolor European Robin
There are all kinds of bird enthusiasts out there. Some are bird watchers, some bird owners, and some of those who love to feed backyard birds. If you’ve got a bird loving friend or family member then why not treat them to a special gift that they will really appreciate and enjoy.
Light up your room or their's with this original watercolor painting of a European robin. I hope you enjoy this very personal and meaningful artwork!
SIZE: 5x7
SIGNED: by the artist
MEDIA: watercolor on paper
FRAMING: NOT included
About the Bird
European Robin or robin redbreast, is a chat-thrush (subfamily Saxicolinae) that breeds throughout Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. It is migratory in northern Europe but only partially so or sedentary farther south. It is a plump, small-billed bird, 14 cm (5.5 inches) long, with brownish olive upper parts, white belly, and rusty-orange face and breast. The European robin feeds mainly on insects. Its nest, built of leaves and moss and lined with feathers, is placed in a hole or cranny in walls, banks, and trees. The five to six whitish eggs are incubated for 13 to 14 days by the female, who is sometimes fed by the male. The young fly in 12–14 days, and then a second brood is reared. The European robin sings all year round, uttering high-pitched warbles.
Backyard Tips
General seed mixes, particularly ones that contain sunflower seeds, go down well. Suet balls and bars are also particular favourites, providing invaluable energy during the coldest days. (Some people also believe that robins enjoy cheese but, because of the salt content, suet is a more practical option.) Mealworms are a real treat – place them in a smooth-sided bowl so that they can’t escape. Winter is a good time to put up nestboxes: robins need open-fronted ones that are hidden away behind foliage or climbing plants so that they don’t attract the attention of cats
