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Wednesday 9 March 2011

American Robin


The American Robin is one of the most recognizable birds in North America. Everyone has seen them in their backyards.
American Robin
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Description

Latin Name: Turdus migratoriusConservation Status: Common
Distribution: North America, South America (during migration)Average Length: 26 cm
Both the male and female American Robin share the same colouration. They are brown-grey on top with bright red undersides. The male red colouration is much brighter than the females however. The male American Robin also grows black feathers around their eyes during breeding season to attract females.

Habitat

Their range extends all across North America during the breeding and warmer seasons. They occupy most woodland areas and can even be found in open fields, if there is sufficient shrubbery for a nesting site. During the winter months, the American Robin migrates to South America.

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