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American robin

Which is actually a thrush. This is probably a female, judging by the lighter head color. Washoe Valley, Nevada, USA.

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Tremendous capture, handsome bird.

10 years ago ( translate )

slgwv said:

Thanks! I think this is an American robin, which is really a thrush.

10 years ago

10 years ago

Pam J said:

I see them briefly in late Autumn here !

Admired in ~ I ♥ Nature

10 years ago

tiabunna said:

Well taken and totally different from our robins - only a name in common.

10 years ago

slgwv said:

Thanks, everyone! My understanding is that the English colonists in North America saw this red-breasted thrush and just called it a "robin"--

10 years ago

slgwv said:

Thanks, Les!

10 years ago

Very happy to have this super picture in 'Fur, Fin and Feather'.

9 years ago

slgwv said:

Thanks, Jeff!

9 years ago