[Turdus migratorius]
The American Robin is common throughout North America, but I've seen them in the highest concentration in New Jersey. American Robins in the suburbs tend to be well fed and robustly chubby, like our friend in the photo, but I've seen some leaner, streetwise little Robins, as well. A group is called a Worm of Robins!
Robins are a member of the Thrush family, unlike European Robins which are much smaller and are related to Flycatchers. Their nests are as easy to identify as they are, due to the bright blue eggs they hold, and the fact that Robins are one of the first birds to build nests and lay eggs. Seeing Robins is a sure sign that spring is here!
At about 11 inches long, with a wingspan of about 14, American Robins have a dark head with a white ring around their eyes, a gray body and wings, a small yellow beak, and a ruddy-orange-red chest that is always a dead giveaway.
No comments:
Post a Comment