The American robin is such a common species that it doesn’t get the fawning press that, say, the painted bunting or rufous hummingbird does. AD“American robin is a super cool species,” Farnsworth said. American robin is just a lot more complex than people give it credit for.”The deal is this: Robins do all sorts of things. Robins are especially well-suited to the landscapes humans create, such as the fruit- and berry-producing ornamental trees and bushes we plant around our houses. Common the robin may be, but, said Farnsworth: “Common birds don’t always stay common.

Source: Washington Post February 14, 2021 22:41 UTC