American Robin (Turdus migratorius) juvenile
Georgina Point, Mayne Island.
The American robin breeds throughout most of North America, from Alaska and Canada south through the United States and into Mexico. Although some populations may stay close to the breeding grounds year-round, most from the northernmost parts of the range migrate south to spend the winter in the United States and Central America. These migrants occur as far south as Guatemala, and also winter in the Caribbean, including Cuba, the Bahamas and Bermuda.
All chicks in the brood leave the nest within two days of each other. Even after leaving the nest, the juveniles will follow their parents around and beg food from them. The wings of juvenile birds develop rapidly, and it only takes a couple of weeks for them to become proficient at flying. Juveniles become capable of sustained flight two weeks after fledging. Bird banders have found that only 25% of young robins survive the first year.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) juvenile
Georgina Point, Mayne Island.
The American robin breeds throughout most of North America, from Alaska and Canada south through the United States and into Mexico. Although some populations may stay close to the breeding grounds year-round, most from the northernmost parts of the range migrate south to spend the winter in the United States and Central America. These migrants occur as far south as Guatemala, and also winter in the Caribbean, including Cuba, the Bahamas and Bermuda.
All chicks in the brood leave the nest within two days of each other. Even after leaving the nest, the juveniles will follow their parents around and beg food from them. The wings of juvenile birds develop rapidly, and it only takes a couple of weeks for them to become proficient at flying. Juveniles become capable of sustained flight two weeks after fledging. Bird banders have found that only 25% of young robins survive the first year.