Early Bird Catches the Worm is a photograph by Judy Palkimas which was uploaded on May 28th, 2013.
Early Bird Catches the Worm
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius), also known as the Robin or Common Robin, is amigratory songbird of the thrush family. It is named after the... more
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Early Bird Catches the Worm
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Judy Palkimas
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The American Robin (Turdus migratorius), also known as the Robin or Common Robin, is amigratory songbird of the thrush family. It is named after the European Robin[2] because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the 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 begins to breed shortly after returning to its summer range. It is one of the first North American bird species to lay eggs, and normally has two to three broods per breeding season, which lasts from April to July.[12]
The nest is most commonly located 1.5�4.5 meters (5�15 ft) above the ground in a dense bush or in a fork between two tree branches, and is built by the female alone. The outer foundation consists of long coarse grass, twigs, paper, and feathers. This is lined with smeared mud and cushioned with fine grass or other soft materials. A new nest is built for each brood, and in northern areas the first clutch is usually placed in an evergreen tree or shrub while later broods are placed in deciduous trees.[12] The American Robin does not shy away from nesting close to human habitation.[28]
The male American Robin, as with many thrushes, has a complex and almost continuous song. Its song is commonly described as a cheerily carol, made up of discrete units, often repeated, and spliced together into a string with brief pauses in between.[22] The American Robin has a place in Native American mythology. The story of how the robin got its red breast by fanning the dying flames of a campfire to save a Native American man and a boy.
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May 28th, 2013