From Library Journal
Here is a concise yet authoritative life history of the best-known bird in America. Wauer, a long-time National Park Service naturalist, is author of A Birder's West Indies (Univ. of Texas, 1996). Drawing freely from his own experience as well as widespread scientific sources, he presents a vivid picture of the robin's lifeAits migrations, food, habits, breeding behavior, distribution, and enemiesAas well as robin folklore and how to attract the birds. His book is brief, well organized, and accessible. It will have a wide readership, as these songbirds live in every state (except Hawaii) and Canadian province, in cities, yards, and wilderness. A pleasure to recommend.AHenry T. Armistead, Free Lib. of Philadelphia
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The American Robin is North America's most widespread songbird, with a range extending from Alaska, Canada, and Newfoundland to the highlands of Mexico and Guatemala. Its ruddy red breast and cheerful song have also made it one of our most beloved birds--as American as apple pie, as familiar a harbinger of spring as the first daffodil. Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin have chosen the American Robin as their state bird, while a pair of robins grace the Canadian two dollar bill. In this book, Roland Wauer offers a complete natural history of the American Robin for a popular audience. Combining his own observations as a field naturalist with data gleaned from the scientific literature, he describes the American Robin from every angle--appearance and biology, distribution, behavior, life cycle, and enemies and threats. In addition, he explores the legends and lore surrounding robins and offers suggestions for attracting them to your yard.
