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Robin's eggshell

Turdus migratorius

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

An egg of a yearlong resident songbird. The eggshell's deeper/darker color reflects an evolutionary adaptation to absorb light in cooler climates with less light. Robin's eggs laid in hotter climates tend to be lighter colored.

Habitat:

Seen on a tree-lined lawn in a temperate region in the spring.

Reference Links:

American robin - Wikipedia, Why Are Robin Eggs Blue?

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