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The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the thrush 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 eggs, beginning to breed shortly after returning to its summer range from its winter range. Its 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 first birds to sing at dawn, and its song consists of several discrete units that are repeated.

Photographs by Henry Gordin

Robin perched on the electrical wire

Robin perched on the electrical wire

Robin layed eggs

Robin incubates the eggs

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The American Robin Story

Robins where hatched

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Hungry robins are ready for the nourishment

Robins are resting

Robins are ready for departure

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Robins are leaving the nest

Last robin is ready to depart

The nest has been abadoned by the robins

The American Robin

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