![]() Robins are one of the few species that can do both! But on the ground, hopping takes a little more energy than Springing forward in a hop is an efficient way of getting from branch Most songbirds and other birds that spend a lot of time in trees are "hoppers." Profile than many songbirds in flight, and often make calls that makeĪ. Robins fly overhead backlit by the sky, it's often difficult to see theirĬolor pattern, but even in very poor light the white area below the redīreast is a clear and noticeable field mark. What do robins look like when they're flying? Their lower tummy, where it meets the tail, is white. Throats are streaked blackish and whitish (more pronounced in males) and Light brown to rich dark brick red (darker and brighter in males). Adults are dark gray above, with their head, wings, and tailĪlmost black, their outer tail feathers tipped with white, and their breast The European blackbird is veryĬlosely related to our robin-it even belongs to the exact same familyĪ. Robin, and has vocalizations very similar. The European blackbird is shaped exactly like our Smaller, and the red on the breast is a bit brighter and doesn't go asįar down on the belly. Red-breast has a color pattern similar to our American robin, only much What English bird looks a lot like our robin? What states and provinces have named the robin their official bird?Ĭanadian provinces have given the robin this honor, but Connecticut, MichiganĪnd Wisconsin all have named the robin their state bird. Very adaptable but slow to learn new things. Many of their behaviors are instinctive, which makes them But they are adaptable, and can quicklyįigure out how to find food and shelter in a new area where they've neverīeen before. Robins are not quick to learn new things as blue jays, and do not haveĪs good reasoning power as jays. Migrating than when flying in our backyards.Ī. Robins have been clocked flying from 20-36 m.p.h. Important technique is to find out exactly how many times robins singĪ. Phrases, "whinny" and "tut" calls, and others.Ĭommunicate with one another primarily by singing and other vocalizations. Robins have many vocalizations-a rich, warbled song composed of long Robins are 9 - 11 inches long with a wingspan of 14 3/4 - 16 1/2 inches.Ī. Somewhat similar to our robin, though the two species are not closelyĪ. Robins were named by homesick European settlers for their beloved andįamiliar little Robin Red-breast, which has a color pattern brighter but Why are these birds called American robins?Ī. Contributed by Ornithologist Laura Erickson
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