The American Robin

By Roland H. Wauer

Book Overview

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 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 described 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 ("Whoever kills a robin redbreast will never have good luck

were they to live a thousand years") and offers suggestions for attracting robins to your yard

with favorite food, water, landscape plantings, and nesting places.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1643144294
• ISBN13: 9781643144290
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Authors Press
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The American Robin

There are few species of birds better known to the general public than the Robin; with it's red breast and distinctive voice, few can say they have little affection for it. This book, as slim as it is, is a wonderful portrait of this cherished bird. It was a pleasure to read, and very informative to boot. One cannot but gain a better appreciation for the Robin by reading this book.

More Than A Bit Of Cheer!

Author Wauer has given us more than a delightful book of cheer. Who is there that does not love a robin? I have been a lifetime observor or robins, but learned many new things about my old friend. The pictures chosen for this volume are outstanding and capture this little guy in a charming way. Our thanks for such a warm picture of the American Robin.