American robin
American robin The American robin is in all respect similar to the English blackbird, with one exception that its breast-feathers are of a bright red hue. Why it should therefore be named after the robin which it resembles in only one feature, I am at a loss to understand. [see 'blackbird'...
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| Language: | English |
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1974
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/3331 |
| Summary: | American robin The American robin is in all respect similar to the English blackbird, with one exception that its breast-feathers are of a bright red hue. Why it should therefore be named after the robin which it resembles in only one feature, I am at a loss to understand. [see 'blackbird' - GOSSE] PRINTED ITEM W.J. KIRWIN JAN 1974 JH JAN 1974 Not used Not used Withdrawn blackbird Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Wed 26 Nov 2014; Withdrawn but no stamp |
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