What is the longest-living robin?

On average, robins only live a couple of years, but a few reach quite an advanced age. The oldest known wild individual was 11 years 5 months. Mortality is high and its causes are many and varied.

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How long can a robin live?

Robins begin breeding when they're about one year old and usually live for two years, though one wild robin was recorded to be 14 years old.

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What is the life expectancy of a Robin Redbreast?

How long do robins live? A robin's lifespan is just 13 months on average due to high mortality among robins in their first year. Once they've passed that barrier, they stand a much better chance of surviving for quite a while - the record currently stands at 19 years.

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What is the rarest robin?

The Rufous-headed robin, one of the rarest birds in the world, is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae.

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What bird lives the longest?

Longevity and Conservation

Wisdom, a 69-year-old female Laysan Albatross that currently holds the record as the oldest-known wild bird, may have produced as many as 36 chicks over the course of her life.

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Things you need to know about ROBINS!

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Why are robins so friendly?

There are a few reasons which may explain why robins appear friendlier than other birds. When robins live in the wild in woods or forests they are known to follow large mammals, such as wild boar or deer, using their inbuilt curiosity to find new ways to find food.

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Who is the youngest Robin?

Dick Grayson was the original Robin. Jason Todd was the Robin who died. And Tim was the youngest Robin, Batman's partner. More independent than Dick and more empathetic than Jason, Tim simply was Robin for two decades of readers, as well as the enormous audience of Batman: The Animated Series.

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Who are all 3 robins?

In current continuity as of 2021, Dick Grayson serves as Nightwing, Jason Todd is the Red Hood, Stephanie Brown is Batgirl, and Tim Drake has picked up the mantle of Robin again after a stint as Red Robin. Damian has left behind the title Robin, but remains the title character of the Robin comic book.

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Who is the least Favourite Robin?

Dick Grayson codified the look and attitude of every Robin after him, after all. Or maybe it's Damian Wayne, the true heir to Batman's bloodline. But the Dark Knight's greatest partner might have been the most forgotten Robin: Stephanie Brown.

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How do you befriend a robin?

The more time you spend with them, the more your Robins will become familiar with you and grow trust. In time they will be confident enough to eat from your hand. To gain their trust, place their favourite food 2 - 3 meters away from you and let them get used to eating near you.

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What are 3 interesting facts about robins?

10 Fun Facts About Robins
  • Robins are very territorial and you'll usually only see 2 together when they're mating.
  • In fact, they're so territorial that they often fight to the death defending their area.
  • They are very loyal to their food sources. ...
  • Young Robins do not have red breasts.

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Why is a robin called a robin?

Early colonial settlers named it robin because its breast colour resembled that of a smaller thrush, the European robin (Erithacus rubecula).

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How long do magpies live?

And since magpies can live between 25 and 30 years and are territorial, they can develop lifelong friendships with humans.

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Are robins intelligent birds?

How smart are robins? A. Robins are not quick to learn new things as blue jays, and do not have as good reasoning power as jays. But they are adaptable, and can quickly figure out how to find food and shelter in a new area where they've never been before.

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What are baby robins called?

#1: A Baby Robin is Called a Hatchling!

These tiny birds hatch from eggs, which is where they get their nicknames. However, they aren't the only baby animals called this! Other baby birds, baby crocodiles, and even baby turtles are also called hatchlings.

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Which Robin became the Joker?

Dick Grayson, formerly known as Robin, later known as the New Joker, is the main antagonist of Frank Miller's comic miniseries The Dark Knight Strikes Again. He was the former Robin, who turned into a murderous psychopath, because of Batman's actions to him as a child.

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Who is the most popular Robin?

The original and arguably most famous Robin, Dick Grayson was first introduced by Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson in 1940's DETECTIVE COMICS #38 as a way to make Batman a more accessible character to kids and grow young readership. It worked, nearly doubling the sales of Batman comics at the time.

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Which Robin was killed by Joker?

The biggest thing Joker ever did that hurt Batman far more than anything else, was the killing of Jason Todd. Joker killing Jason was an iconic moment in comics and further developed Joker's relationship with Batman, but it turns out that originally, Joker never wanted credit for it at all.

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Who is Batman's favorite Robin?

Jarro grew attached to Batman and even often calls him “father”. He wanted to prove to Batman that he can be the best Robin and even convinced Batman to give him a chance. Jarro became the new Robin and was even said to be Batman's favorite Robin, admitted by Batman himself.

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Who is the strongest Robin?

Tim Drake is Batman's Strongest Robin for The Scariest Reason.

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Who is the 1st Robin?

The first character to become Robin, Dick Grayson, defined the sidekick as we know him now, in his 44 years in the role: the endless puns and exclamations of “Holy … !”; the red, green and yellow tunic with a scaly speedo and pixie boots; the dependable pluckiness.

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What does it mean if a robin follows you?

The well-known phrase, 'When robins appear, loved ones are near', alludes to the belief that the robin is a messenger. When robins are seen, some people take comfort that loved ones are at peace, and many believe that their lost loved ones are visiting them.

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Do robin birds have feelings?

Birds Do Have Brains

And they are exceptionally intelligent creatures when it comes to socialization. In fact, it's the complex responses seen from bird socialization that leads scientists to believe they experience emotions at least to some degree.

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How long is a robin pregnant before laying eggs?

Once the clutch is complete, incubation is by the female alone for 13 days. The shells of the hatched eggs are removed immediately from the nest by the female, who sometimes eats part of them for extra calcium.

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