Robins - Courtship / Pairing/ Mating Behaviour

A male robin shows off his bright breast colouring.


The female robin responds, by showing her tail and under feathers to the male who replies with an appreciative "twit-twoo". 

Next, we are treated to a view of the female robin's heart shaped chest, and distinct under wing stripes. 

The robin's full interaction is shown in the video here: 



Pair of European Robins pairing display with some some impressive acrobatic twists and turns.



 

Another example of the robin's courtship behaviour as they capture each other's attention with t a little synchronised flight display. 


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