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April 28, 2008
American Robin



American Robins (Turdus migratorius), one of the most well-known and widespread songbirds in North America , belong to the family of thrushes call Turdidae. In late winter, the familiar song, “cheerily, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up!” is often heard in backyards as males compete to attract potential mates. Insects and fruits are the main source of food for robins. They forage for earthworms and insects on the ground by cocking their heads, eyeing their prey, and then pouncing with their bill to grab their meal. Robins eat an abundance of fruits in the winter searching in large groups for an adequate supply of berries. They can live up to 14 years according to banding records