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Robins
With three different types of birds sharing the common name 'robin' and none of them being closely related to one another, this songbird can be a little tough to sort out. North American Robins, which belong to the thrush family and were named Robins for their resemblance to the European Robin, are native to parts of Canada and most of the contiguous United States. Known for being a sign of spring, these birds are a welcome sight to many in North America. The European Robin (also called the 'true robin'), which is part of the flycatcher family, is found all across Europe and even into Western Siberia and Northern Africa. European Robins are associated with the Christmas holiday but can also be found in British and French folklore. And last but certainly not least, there are the Australasian Robins. These little birds belong to the genus Petroicidae and can be found in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and on many Pacific islands.
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One wild bird lived to be almost 14 years old, though most American robins in the wild will live about 2 years. Only about one quarter of all young American robins will survive the summer in which they were born. (Sallabanks and James, 1999) http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Turdus_migratorius.html
Will Robins eat fresh cranberries?
Yes, and they would. Place them on an elevated feeding tray in your yard.
Do robins reuse their nest once babies have left?
This is the second season I have had a mother robin return to the exact location to build her nest (in branches of a fir tree). She successfully had three babies and they grew to fledglings. I left the nest intact once the birds were gone. In about a week, I noticed that the inside of the nest had been smoothed out with soft dry grass and then before I knew it, there was another blue egg. The next day there was a second and then a third little egg. So amazingly, the same robin and her mate who hang out in near the deck of our yard have had yet another clutch in the same nest in the same season! Its very exciting and the male and female robin have definitely grown quite comfortable in this location.
Can you move a robins nest with babies in it?
Nothing will happen. Trust me. When people say that if you touch a nest full of baby birds the mother will abandon it, its not true. Some people believe that or parents just say that to little kids to keep them from touching it. Mother birds will NOT abandon their young if you touch or even handle the chick. I know first hand because as a teen I wanted to become a vet and I hatched a robin egg. Once it hatched I put it back into its mothers nest. I watched the nest and she always came back. Even if I came close or even touched to check the chick I hatched. It eventually grew up and flew away. So, don't believe it if you touch baby birds that the mother will abandon it. Its NOT true!
Does a robin breathe with gills?
During the first inspiration, the air travels through the nostrils, also called nares, of a bird, which are located at the junction between the top of the upper beak and the head. The fleshy tissue that surrounds them, in some birds, is called the cere. As in mammals, air moves through the nostrils into the nasal cavity. From there it passes through the larynx and into the trachea. Air moves through the trachea to the syrinx, which is located at the point just before the trachea divides in two. It passes through the syrinx and then the air stream is divided in two as the trachea divides. The air does not go directly to the lung, but instead travels to the caudal (posterior) air sacs. A small amount of air will pass through the caudal air sacs to the lung. During the first expiration, the air is moved from the posterior air sacs through the ventrobronchi and dorsobronchi into the lungs. The bronchi continue to divide into smaller diameter air capillaries. Two kinds of capillaries flow side by side, in opposite directions - the air flowing caudal to cranial and the blood flowing cranial to caudal (in general). This acts as a "countercurrent exchange" mechanism. Blood capillaries flow through the air capillaries and this is where the oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. When the bird inspires the second time, the air moves to the cranial air sacs. On the second expiration, the air moves out of the cranial air sacs, through the syrinx into the trachea, through the larynx, and finally through the nasal cavity and out of the nostrils.
no sparrows do not eat robins. Why would any one ask such a question anyway?
Robin McGraw is about 5 foot, 6 inches tall (based on comparisons to her much taller husband, Dr. Phil).
How do you get a robin out of your garage?
birds can't fly if something is thrown over it's head. So, take a towel and throw over the head and move it outside.
How long does a mother robin sit on her eggs?
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) incubates the eggs for 12 - 14 days. The nestling period lasts about the same time, typically 13 days. That is when they fledge. Robins have about three broods a year. I'll post some video on youtube of a mother Robin and three chicks using the same user name. Chuck - Saco, ME
Small worms, little pieces of fruit and probably some soggy dog or cat food.
yes u cant kill a robin bird because they r a state bird u can kill every different kind of bird except robins. Also if u see a bird with orange tummy that is a robin, Don't KILL!!!!!!!
What does it mean when a mourning dove or robin pecks on your window in the morning?
I believe that when a male robin pecks on your window in the morning, it means that he is claiming his "territory" and letting other birds know to stay away.
First one that comes to mind is a Cherry Head Conure.
Lots of birds. Cardinals and red headed woodpeckers are the ones I think of.
The robin of Europe, the female is a nondiscript brown bird. In the American robin, the female is similar to males, but somewhat duller.
Why do robins abandon their eggs?
Usually because they believe a predator, you, is watching the nest and will attack them if they return. Stay...away...from...nests. Use binoculars.
What family does a robin come from?
The robin is a member of the bluebird and thrush species. More specifically, the scientific Family name is Turdidae
What is the size of a robin's egg?
Clutch Size3-5 eggsEgg Length1.1-1.2 in
2.8-3 cmEgg Width0.8 in
2.1 cm
Were do robins put their nest?
I think they like all kinds of trees and even bushes. They build heavy nests and so pick out a place that they think will hold their nest securely and shelter it somewhat. They are not always so wise about their choice of nest sites. I am not sure how they pick their spot, but the kind of tree does seem to be much of a factor.
The American Robin's diet generally consists of around 40 percent invertebrates, such as beetle grubs, caterpillars and grasshoppers, and 60 percent wild and cultivated fruits and berries. It forages primarily on the ground for soft-bodied invertebrates, and finds worms by sight, pouncing on them and then pulling them up. Nestlings are fed mainly on worms and other soft-bodied animal prey. In some areas, Robins, particularly of the coastal race T. m. caurinus will feed on beaches, taking insects and small mollusks.
Is the red robin a state bird?
Three have the American robin as their State bird: Connecticut. Michigan. Wisconsin.
