American robin bird

Today we had a dozen robins happily gorging on rose hips in a small patch of species miniature China roses (Angel Rose) in our front garden. Sitting in the car 10 feet away from them made for a perfectly suitable blind and they paid no attention to me!

The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a member of the family Turdidae. The male and female of this species look alike, except the male has a darker head and brighter or deeper red chest. The head is black or gray, with a brown white eye ring and striping under the throat. The American Robin's wings are gray or dark brown, along with its tail. Both the male and female have brick red coverts and brown legs. Females, however, have a gray head rather then a darker one. Males are more…

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First song in the morning - and the last at night!

Dive into the captivating world of American Robins with these 5 surprising facts! From their unique migratory patterns to their symbolic meanings in different cultures, this content unveils the lesser-known aspects of these common yet fascinating birds.

Taken around Appleton, Washington USA. Google Map Location: [link] American Robin Info: [link] American Robin 1

Robin in flight

American Robin – Boulder, Colorado ©Steve Frye. Photo taken on the Wild Bird Center of Boulder, CO Saturday Bird Walk on April 5, 2014.

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