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| − | 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]]. | + | 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 [[migrate]] to warmer countries in [[winter]]. |
[[Category:Birds]] | [[Category:Birds]] | ||
[[Category:Europe]] | [[Category:Europe]] | ||
[[Category:North America]] | [[Category:North America]] | ||
Revision as of 22:17, February 20, 2009
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 migrate to warmer countries in winter.