Read About Wisconsin State Bird

Wisconsin State Bird is American robin bird which is also known as migratory thrush. They are voted for the state bird by the children of Wisconsin school. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Wisconsin State Bird -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Robins belong to the order Passeriformes of the family Muscicapidae.

2. Size:

   Robins are 23 to 28 cm in size. Their wingspan is 31 to 40 cm. Their weight is about 77 g.

3. Life Span:

   Robins are long lived birds and can live up to 20 years.

4. Varieties:

   Robins depending upon the places where they live have different names like in French they are Merle d'Amerique and in Spanish they are called as Mirlo primavera.

5. Origins:

   Robins have their origin in North America.

6. Physical Traits:

   Robins are gray in color from above while they are brick red from below. In males the head and tail both are black while in females they are dull gray. Young robins are spotted below. Both male and female have thin yellow bill.

7. Temperament:

   Robins are kept as cage birds. They follow their owner and responses to his call. They like to peck at his finger, or kiss his mouth. In these activities they get immense pleasure.

8. Trainability:

   Robins are used to sing early in the morning. They make great pet birds. They can be taught many things like kissing, giving responses whenever called, etc.

Wisconsin State Bird -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Robins like to make their nests in woods, gardens, trees in cities as well as villages. As they get their food easily in these areas.

2. Food:

   Robins during the winter feed on the berries and fruits. The sweet gall-berry, and the poke, is their favorite choices. They like to finish them first. During spring they also eat snails, worms, small shells, etc.

3. Compatibility:

   The robins which lives in forests are much more shyer then the robins which are cage birds. They often like to live in flocks. They can be seen near human residences.

Wisconsin State Bird -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Robins make good pet birds. They are affectionate and loving towards their owners.

2. Liabilities:

   There are not liabilities associated with robins as they are harmless birds.

3. Health Issues:

   Robins are generally healthy birds but polluted water may fall them sick.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Robins in cages are more close to human beings. They will need you to call them many times a day. Try to give time to them. You can change the variety of fruits daily.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Robins love the company of humans; hence you will need your time the most. Apart from this, a cage with proper space to move and food feeder is must.

Wisconsin State Bird -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   If you are going to buy young robins, then look for body patches. Look for healthy and happy robins.

2. Supplies:

   You will need appropriate cage for them. As they like to have a company, you can put some more birds in the cage. Fresh fruits and some worms are the main food supply they will need. You can keep water in a bowl inside the cage for them to drink.

3. Expense:

   American robins are available from $10 to $20.