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/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. How long is Robin?20-28 cm (7.9-11 in)
2. How big is Robin?3-5 eggs
3. What is the scientific name?Turdus migratorius
4. What is the incubation period?12-14 days
5. What does a robin look like?A robin has a bright red chest and a cheerful, friendly appearance. Its song is happy and makes people smile.
6. Where can I see American robins?American robins live all across North America, from Alaska and Canada down to Mexico. They can be found in forests, lawns, parks, and even in farms.

Altricial: Describes young animals born in an undeveloped state and requiring significant parental care.
Indicator Species: An organism whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects the condition of an ecosystem.
Harbinger: A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.