The American robin / Roland H. Wauer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wauer, Roland H., author.

Series:

Corrie Herring Hooks series ; no. 39.

The Corrie Herring Hooks series ; number 39

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American robin.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (104 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Austin : University of Texas Press, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The American Robin is North America's most widespread songbird, with a range extending from Alaska, Canada, and Newfoundland to the highlands of Mexico and Guatemala. Its ruddy red breast and cheerful song have also made it one of our most beloved birds—as American as apple pie, as familiar a harbinger of spring as the first daffodil. Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin have chosen the American Robin as their state bird, while a pair of robins grace the Canadian two dollar bill. In this book, Roland Wauer offers a complete natural history of the American Robin for a popular audience. Combining his own observations as a field naturalist with data gleaned from the scientific literature, he describes the American Robin from every angle—appearance and biology, distribution, behavior, life cycle, and enemies and threats. In addition, he explores the legends and lore surrounding robins and offers suggestions for attracting them to your yard.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgment

Introduction

Robin Facts and Fiction

Description

Distribution

Other North American Thrushes

American Robin Behavior

Life History

Enemies and Threats

Inviting Robins to Your Home

In Closing

Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-93).

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780292786714

0292786719

9780292759862

029275986X

OCLC:

1280943247