Contributed by Ornithologist Laura Erickson
Includes:
- color
- incubation
- hatching
- care of
- potential dangers/predators
- abandoned eggs
Q. What color are robin eggs?
A. Blue. People have actually named a color "robin's egg blue" for the precise shade.
Contributed by Ornithologist Laura Erickson
Includes:
- nest size, weight, materials
- nest site selection
- nest-building process
- roles of males and females
- unusual nesting behavior
Q. How big is a robin's nest?
A. A robin's nest is about 8-20 centimeters (3-8 inches) in diameter.
Q. How much does a robin's nest weigh?
A. About 200 grams (7 ounces).
Q. How long does it take to build a nest?
A. It usually takes 2-6 days for a robin to build a nest.
Contributed by Ornithologist Laura Erickson
Includes:
- physical characteristics
- behavior
- nestling to fledgling
- care of young
Q. How much do newly-hatched robins weigh?
A. 5.5 grams--a little less than a quarter.
Q. How long does it take for a baby robin to hatch from its egg?
A. The first baby hatches 12-14 days after the last egg is laid. Eggs usually hatch a day apart, in the order they were laid.