There are robins in many parts of the world – and pretty much the only thing that they have in common is the red on the breast. In terms of the English names for these birds I have to assume that the European bird came first – although of course the name “Robin” may be based on some older language than modern English. I can only assume that as British colonists moved over the globe they took the names with them. Of course that’s not really a good way to develop taxonomy – and the American Robin is a type of Thrush more closely related to Blackbirds and other Thrushes than Robins.
I wonder have much of a barrier this as had been to understanding the true nature of these birds – probably not that much. But I think its an interesting idea.
So here is a Flame Robin in all it’s splendor.
You can find more world birds here, and you can see the latest post on my other blog by clicking the Paying Ready Attention link on the RHS of the page. Enjoy the birds.
wow! he's gorgeous! flame on!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird indeed! Terrific capture as always, Stewart! Have a great evening!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
What a beautiful little bird... so colourful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird, nice that you found one :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty boy! We normally get red-cap robins in winter although they did not turn up this year.
ReplyDeleteI am in your neck of the woods at the moment and am debating whether to go on to Wilson's Prom. or head back home . . . decisions, decisions . . .
"...the only thing they have in common is the red on the breast..." UNLESS it is an Eastern Yellow Robin! How did that one get named?? Great photo of your Flame Robin.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your information on the differences in robins. I see what you mean, I live on the Pine river but there are nine pine rivers in Michigan consequently everyone knows the Pine river, but they don't know the Pine river I live on! Simple.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice Stewart.I had already looked up the Nat.Pks. site and decided that if we could not stay at Tidal River, we would give it a miss this time. My niece offered us accommodation at Waratah Bay but even so, we elected to postpone it. Wilson's Prom. was our first stop on our honeymoon in 1958 and I did not want to spoil the memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks for caring and getting back to me.
He's certainly eye catching Stewart.
ReplyDeleteI wonder just how many 'Robins' there are in the world?
Hi Stewart! Great to find and follow your blog. Beautiful bird pics!
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Good shot Stewart. You've got me in the wrong country in your comment. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Steward and he is quite gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting, Stewart. I didn't know the American robin is a thrush. Plus I didn't know Australia has a robin, though I did know the British do. Thanks. I like learning this sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous Robin. The color is pretty. Great photo.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful bird....one i have never seen before!! wonderful photo!!!
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting how birds got their names.
ReplyDeleteOoo...you have a beautiful Robin!
oh yes, a really beauty. :) It is almost perfect. Not to little not to much o the color.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Stewart! What a cool bird!
ReplyDeleteAND it is Slendid---wow what color!!
ReplyDeleteSPLENDID that is..lol
ReplyDeleteI thought I'd payed you a visit..good thing I checked. This is interesting and you captured a true beauty! Wishing you a wonderful weekend-
ReplyDeleteA Flame Robin! Beautiful bird Stewart!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, the Flame Robin.
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