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American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The American robin is 8-11 inches in length and has a wingspan of 12-16 inches. The male American robin has dark gray or brown back and wing feathers and reddish-orange chest feathers. The females have the same color pattern, but she is a little duller in color.

Habitat:

El Malpais National Monument is a United States National Monument that is located south of I-40 in northwestern New Mexico. The name (meaning "the badlands" in Spanish) comes from the rough, barren lava flow that makes up much of its terrain.

El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area was established in 1987. The national monument protects 114,277 acres of volanic landscape, while the adjacent national conservation area protects an additional 263,000 acres. The area has been inhabited for over 10,000 years, and historic and archeological sites provide reminders of past times. To this day Indian groups including the Acoma, Laguna, Zuni, and the Ramah Navajo still utilize the park for traditional activities including gathering herbs and medicines, paying respect, and renewing ties.

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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013

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