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The books are listed in order of publication date with the most recent at the top.

Robin

European Robin
Erithacus rubecula

The Robin was formerly classified as a member of the thrush family Turdidae and is therefore included in some books about thrushes.

However it is now considered to be a chat and has recently been reclassified, along with other chats, as a member of the old-world flycatcher family Mucicapidae

The European Robin is not closely related to the American or Australian Robin.

Robins and Chats

Peter Clement and Chris Rose

2015

"This authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guides series, looks in detail at the world's 170 species of robins and chats. This large family of small passerines was formerly considered to be part of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now usually treated as a separate family, Muscicapidae, together with the Old World flycatchers. The vast majority of species are Eurasian or African, with only a handful of species straying into the New World or Australasia. The Australian Robins, although superficially similar, have long been regarded as a separate family. Robins and chats are a diverse family comprising both highly colourful and visible species, such as the robin-chats of Africa, as well as some of the most skulking and elusive birds, such as the shortwings of Asia. Many chats, such as the well-known Nightingale, are renowned songsters, and a good number are highly sought-after by world listers for their extreme rarity or simply because they are hard to see. This book discusses the identification and habits of these birds on a species-by-species basis, bringing together the very latest research with accurate range maps, more than 600 stunning colour photographs that illustrate age and racial plumage differences, and 64 superb colour plates by the internationally renowned artist, Chris Rose."

RSPB Spotlight: Robins

Marianne Taylor

2015

"Despite their cute appearance, Robins are aggressively territorial and hold their territories all year. Their year-round presence has helped them become a beloved and instantly recognisable species. Now, in this delightful new book, Marianne Taylor provides a revealing account of their life cycle, behaviour and breeding, what they eat and how they hold their territories, and she looks into the many cultural representations of these much-loved little birds."

Redbreast: The Robin in Life and Literature

Andrew Lack

Illustrations: Euan Dunn, Terence Mabey and others

SMH Books

2008

"For this lovely book, Andrew Lack has updated, extended and truly transformed his father's work, without losing sight of the original."

Thrushes

Peter Clement

Additional illustrations: Clive Byers and Jan Wilczur

Princeton University Press

2001

"This is the first book in nearly one hundred years that is solely devoted to thrushes, one of the most widespread and well-known families of birds in the world. It treats comprehensively the world's 162 species of true thrushes and covers some of the best-known garden species as well as some of the rarest and most elusive of all birds. It also includes some of the most musically accomplished singers of any bird family. The book contains a wealth of detailed information on identification and distribution, with a full description of each species, including reference to all recognized races. Emphasis is given to vocalizations-often the key to identifying thrush species. Habitat and range for all species, together with information on movements and breeding behavior, are also covered. For the first time, all species in the family of Turdidae thrushes are described and illustrated in full color. These superb illustrations are complemented by line drawings depicting particular aspects of shape or plumage. The 60 color plates comprise approximately 540 images, covering all but one, long-extinct species. The depictions differentiate adults, immatures, and most of the distinctive races. The plates are accompanied by color maps showing the breeding and wintering range for each species. The detailed and accurate text and spectacular color illustrations will make this book indispensable to all ornithologists and birders. This will be, undoubtedly, the standard work on thrushes for many years to come."

Thrushes

Peter Clement

Christopher Helm

2000

Covers the 162 species in the family Turdidae. Includes 60 colour plates which show all species with immature birds and distinct races. Additional line drawings highlight aspects of shape or plumage. Colour distribution maps show the breeding and wintering range for each species. The text includes information about identification, geographical variation, voice, status and distribution, movements, habitat, behavior, and measurements for all species.

The Robin

Mike Read, Martin King and Jake Allsop

1992

128 page study of the life-cycle and habits of the Robin. Includes many colour photographs and line drawings.

Robins

Chris Mead

Whittet Books

1984

A light-hearted book that covers many aspects of the Robin from biology to mythology.

Life Of The Robin

David Lack

Reprint of revised 4th edition

1976

Reprint of study originally published in 1943.

Life Of The Robin

David Lack

Fontana

1970

Reprint of study originally published in 1943.

Bird Study, Volume 1, Issue 1

Contents.

• Foreword - Major-General H. P. W. Hutson
• The Breeding Biology of the Greenfinch - J. F. Monk
• Two Robin Populations - David Lack
• Back Garden Ornithology - Rev. P. H. T. Hartley

Life Of The Robin

David Lack

1953

An paperback edition of study originally published in 1943.

Robin Redbreast

David Lack

1950

Life Of The Robin

David Lack

1943

A detailed study of the Robin. There have been a number of editions and reprints of this book. A small selection of these is listed above.