#BirdSongBasics - Robin and Blackbird

#BirdSongBasics - Robin and Blackbird
The Abu Henna bird has always been accustomed to it in gardens, and it was always a welcome visitor in it due to its gentleness. This bird is considered among the most common birds in Europe and is usually seen near the hanging bird feeders. The spot with a henna-like color is a distinctive mark of this bird. You see one of them without immediately recognizing him

The robin bird is found on a wide range in Europe, especially the western ones, and it can also be seen in Asia and the far northwest of Africa, in addition to the Atlantic islands. This sparrow can be easily found in open woods as well as urban and suburban parks and backyards. The robin bird is among the most common garden birds in Europe, as it migrates in the winter to the countries of the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East.

What do they eat?
The Abu Henna bird feeds mainly on insects and spiders, but also on fruits, such as berries and seeds, such as sunflower seeds. It also consumes worms such as al-Qubabi and earthworms.

It usually starts from April to August. These birds prefer to build their nests a few meters above the ground, well hidden among the vegetation, as it may build the nest in a cavity or a crack in the stone wall, or in some strange places such as a mailbox, the female lays between 4 to 7 eggs The brooding period lasts about 14 days, and the pups emerge from the nest after 20 days have passed since they are hatched. European robins usually give up to 3 broods per year.