| − | The '''robin''' (''Turdus migratarius'') is a bird that lives in parks in cities and other woodland-like habitats. It is common throughout the eastern half of North America, and also occurs in Europe. Robins are often seen on Christmas cards, because their blood-red breasts are a reminder of the blood of Christ, and (in England) because they are one of the few birds that does not [[Animal migration|migrate]] to warmer countries in winter. Due to their tenacity, they served as the inspiration for [[Batman]]'s sidekick, Robin, the Boy Wonder. | + | The '''robin''' (''Turdus migratarius'') is a bird that lives in parks in cities and other woodland-like habitats. It is common throughout the eastern half of North America, and also occurs in Europe. Robins are often seen on Christmas cards, because their blood-red breasts are a reminder of the blood of Christ, and (in England) because they are one of the few birds that does not [[Animal migration|migrate]] to warmer countries in winter. |