How can you tell a juvenile robin (bird) from an adult robin?

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How can you tell a juvenile robin (bird) from an adult robin?

2007-03-15 14:26:32 · 2 answers · asked by YtseChick 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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If you are talking about an American Robin, the juveniles are spotted on the breast. Here is a link:
http://www.backyardbirdcam.com/gallery/robin-juv-sm1.jpg

If you are talking about European Robins they are streaky underneath, Another link:
http://www.davidnorman.org.uk/MRG/Body%20moult%2025%20Jul%2004/ROBIN%20montage%20(868%20x%20300).jpg

2007-03-15 14:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Juvenile robins are speckled.
Photo:
http://www.copyright-free-pictures.org.uk/animals/birds/126-juvenile-robin.htm
General info on robins:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Robin

2007-03-15 16:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋