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Robin egg

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Field Notes

Description:

Blue-green egg that fell from nest during a storm, about 3cm in length.

Habitat:

Wooded area near an oak tree Great Lakes Michigan.

Notes:

According to "Science Daily" a male robin will be more diligent in caring for its young if the eggs its mate lays are a brighter shade of blue.

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PublishedMay 14, 2014

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