American robin

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/american-robin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Turdus migratorius
2. What is the conservation status?Least Concern, reflecting a large, widespread, and stable population
3. What does an American robin look like?An American robin has a bright red chest and a cheerful, melodic song. Its body is brown and it is a familiar sight across North America.
4. Where can you find American robins?American robins live all over North America, from Canada’s forests to Mexico’s subtropical areas. They live in forests, lawns, parks, fields, and even near the coast.

Indicator Species: A species whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects the condition of an ecosystem.
Altricial Young: Birds that are born helpless and require significant parental care.
Biliverdin: A green pigment that contributes to the characteristic blue color of American robin eggs.