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The American robin is a common songbird in North America and has been selected as a state bird in several American states

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Update time : 2023-09-20 11:26:26
American Robin
 
The American robin is a kind of bird loved by people. Its changeable song and flexible behavior bring people a lot of fun. They are also widely portrayed and celebrated in literature and music.
 

Appearance: American Robin medium size, about 20-28 cm long, wingspan of about 33-39 cm. They have gray plumage, a gray head and back, wings and tail with white markings. Their mouths are long, pointed and black. Males and females are similar in appearance.
 
 



 
Distribution and growth environment: the American Robin is widely distributed in North America, including most of the United States, Canada and Mexico. They like to live in open meadows, bushes, city parks, gardens and farmland.
 




 
Behavior and diet: American Robins are omnivorous birds that feed on insects, worms, spiders, berries, and fruit. They also eat the eggs and young of other small birds. American Robins are good at flying and jumping. They feed on the ground and display graceful flying skills in the air.
 



 
Song: The American Robin is famous for its complex and varied song. They can mimic the calls of other birds, and even the sounds of other animals and environments. Their calls, including songs, shouts and hisses, are most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
 



 
Breeding: American Robins usually begin breeding in the spring. The male chooses a territory and attracts females by singing and displaying feathers. They usually build their nests in trees or bushes, which are made of twigs, grass, and other plant material. The females lay two to six blue or green eggs that hatch for 12 to 13 days. The chicks leave the nest within about two weeks of hatching.
 
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