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A photo of a American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
American Robin

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the true thrush genus and Turdidae, the wider thrush family. It is named after the European robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the Old World flycatcher family. The American robin is widely distributed throughout North America, wintering from southern Canada to central Mexico and along the Pacific Coast. It is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The American robin is active mostly during the day and assembles in large flocks at night. Its diet consists of invertebrates (such as beetle grubs, earthworms, and caterpillars), fruits, and berries. It is one of the earliest bird species to lay its eggs, beginning to breed shortly after returning to its summer range from its winter range. The robin's nest consists of long coarse grass, twigs, paper, and feathers, and is smeared with mud and often cushioned with grass or other soft materials. It is among the earliest birds to sing at dawn, and its song consists of several discrete units that are repeated.
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Antoinette Messina
Thursday 01 Jun 2023 - 11:11pm
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Antoinette Messina
Thursday 01 Jun 2023 - 11:11pm
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Dannie Działo
Thursday 01 Jun 2023 - 10:51pm
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Dannie Działo
Thursday 01 Jun 2023 - 10:47pm
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