European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Family: Muscicapidae

“Of a candid expression, almost naive with its round body swollen like a ball in the cold and its big dark eye, it is nevertheless one of the most aggressive and intolerant birds towards its fellow creatures. This bird defends a territory in all seasons, and sees red as soon as it sees an orange spot that could resemble the chest of an unwanted intruder…”