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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.
575 Questions
If a robin redbreast enters your home?
Try to coax it out by opening windows and doors, or call animal control. Don't worry, there is nothing ominous about it. That is only a silly old wives tale!
Robins typically do not attack chipmunks, as they are generally not aggressive towards other animals. Robins are more focused on foraging for insects and fruit rather than hunting other creatures. However, if a robin feels threatened or if its nest is nearby, it may exhibit defensive behavior, but this is rare and not an outright attack. Overall, these two species usually coexist without significant conflict.
What do you need to do when robin eggs hatch?
You need hand feeding bird seed and a place for it to feel safe.
PS. NEVER let that robin go, because it does not know how to feed itself and can't fly!
Can a bird smell its predators?
Birds do have a sense of smell. It is more developed in larger birds such as the albatross and fulmars. Many seabirds can smell fish oils from a very long distance (25kms in some cases), they can also smell pheromones that fish give off when distressed. Smaller birds have a less developed sense of smell but some rely partly on smell to navigate and to choose nesting materials. Some birds (like ducks) can smell when the female duck is ready to mate.
So it is possible that birds partially use scent to detect predators but the placing of their eyes on either side of their head is likely to be the better option for avoiding predators.
Do robins lay eggs year round?
No, Robins only lay eggs in March-June. If they lay it any other time, it usually means they have a desese like rabies.
How many robins are there in the world?
Nobody knows for sure how many robins there are in a world. These birds are not endangered and there is nobody counting their exact numbers. Estimates are that the number of robins is in the millions.
No, they don't have a crop. They have an expandable esophagus, that acts like a crop.
What size and color Egg does the Blue Hen of Delaware Lay?
Light brown medium sized eggs. U of D attempted to breed blue egg laying into the birds but it failed.
Does a robin red breast abandon it's nest after chicks can fly?
Yes. Like all thrushes, robins build new nests for each brood.
Where do Michigan robins migrate to?
American Robin - Turdus migratorius is a migratory songbird of the thrush family. While Robins occasionally overwinter in the northern part of the United States and southern Canada, most winter in the southern parts of the breeding range and beyond, from the southern U.S.A. to Guatemala. Most depart south by the end of August and begin to return north in February and March. As with many migratory birds, the males return to the summer breeding grounds before the females and compete with each other for nesting sites. The females then select mates based on the males' songs, plumage, and territory quality. The females build the nest and lay three or four blue eggs in the lined cup. Incubation, almost entirely by the female is 11-14 days to hatching. Two broods in a season are common. This is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
