"Robin Red Breast"
In my search for "Life Birds" I find I have neglected the commonplace birds like the American Robin.
In 1931 the Michigan legislature, on the basis of a popularity poll conducted by the Audubon society, adopted the "Robin Red Breast" as Michigan's State Bird. It's also the State Bird of Connecticut and Wisconsin. Though it was named after the robins found in Europe, the American Robin, a member of the thrush family, is not closely related to European Robins.
Many people are happy to see the "first Robin of Spring". Though Robins are migratory, many do not migrate, and "tough out" Michigan's winters. Unfortunately, many do not survive a hard winter.
American Robins are very wide-spread, found in every State, in city and country, and are one of the most numerous of North American birds. This male Robin was found in the marsh at Lake St.Clair Metropark, Michigan.
"Robin Red Breast"
In my search for "Life Birds" I find I have neglected the commonplace birds like the American Robin.
In 1931 the Michigan legislature, on the basis of a popularity poll conducted by the Audubon society, adopted the "Robin Red Breast" as Michigan's State Bird. It's also the State Bird of Connecticut and Wisconsin. Though it was named after the robins found in Europe, the American Robin, a member of the thrush family, is not closely related to European Robins.
Many people are happy to see the "first Robin of Spring". Though Robins are migratory, many do not migrate, and "tough out" Michigan's winters. Unfortunately, many do not survive a hard winter.
American Robins are very wide-spread, found in every State, in city and country, and are one of the most numerous of North American birds. This male Robin was found in the marsh at Lake St.Clair Metropark, Michigan.