orange coloring. This is due to the birds being named before English had developed the word orange.\nIt\u2019s believed that robins are able to view the earth\u2019s magnetic field via a special visual system known as magnetoreception.\n
A strange feature for the bird world is that the female and male species of robins are virtually identical. Some claim there is a slight difference in breast shape.\n
The robin that lands on Mary Poppins\u2019 finger aren\u2019t actually a European Red Robin, but actually an American variant.\n
Baby robins hatch after about 2 weeks, and in 3 they become independent.\n
So there we have it, 20 facts to amaze and delight anyone during those dull moments this Christmas.\n
From the origin of the Christmassy-link of robins to their orange color, the humble robin is quite the creature with a lot more than simply chirping up its sleeve.\n
I for one love the little, albeit noisy birds, and can\u2019t wait to look out at Christmas to see one even with the tiny chance of a White Christmas.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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