- American robin - Wikipedia
The robin's nest consists of long coarse grass, twigs, paper, and feathers, and is smeared with mud and often cushioned with grass or other soft materials It is among the earliest birds to sing at dawn, and its song consists of several discrete units that are repeated
- American Robin Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Despite the fact that a lucky robin can live to be 14 years old, the entire population turns over on average every six years Although robins are considered harbingers of spring, many American Robins spend the whole winter in their breeding range
- American Robin | Audubon Field Guide
With the breakup of flocks before the nesting season, when northerners see their "first robin of spring," it may be a bird that has wintered only a few miles away, not one that has just arrived from southern climates
- Robin | Migration, Diet Habitat | Britannica
Robin, either of two species of thrushes (family Turdidae) distinguished by an orange or dull reddish breast The American robin (Turdus migratorius), a large North American thrush, is one of the most familiar songbirds in the eastern United States
- American Robin: Fascinating Facts About This Iconic Bird!
Discover amazing facts about the American robin, from its song to migration habits Learn why this bird is a backyard favorite Read more now!
- American Robin - Birds Connect Seattle
The American robin (Turdus migratorius), or robin, is one of the most familiar and widely distributed songbirds in Washington It is equally at home in city parks and gardens, rural farms, woodland edges, and subalpine meadows
- American Robin - American Bird Conservancy
The American Robin is a thrush, related to the Wood Thrush, Swainson’s Thrush, and Hermit Thrush, while the European Robin is a flycatcher Despite being a classic sign of spring, not all American Robin populations migrate, and some may actually stay near their breeding grounds year-round
- The American Robin: Nesting, Mating, and Feeding Habits
The average size of an adult Robin is 9 to 11 inches long Juvenile Robins are like adults but are spotted on the breast and have shorter tails when they first fledge
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