The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, is a common migratory bird found throughout much of the United States; however, the population in Chicago appears to be decreasing. Is this trend specific to Chicago, or are Robins experiencing declines in other cities across the U.S? Wildlife biologist Emily Williams returns to the podcast to discuss migration patterns and the possible factors contributing to the decline of the American Robin population.

Resources

• Learn more about Emily Williams’ American Robin research at https://www.audubon.org/magazine/fall-2020/scientists-are-unraveling-american-robins.
• Dr. Karina Sanchez’s Lab
• Smithsonian Nestwatch project

Bird Vocalizations

Robins - alarm call (NY) https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/170498741 

Robins - song (NY) https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/151051571

Robins - call (NY) https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/213807211

Robins - call (juvenile) https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/167221021

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Your Bird Story is an initiative of Local Nature Lab. The podcast is hosted by Georgia Silvera Seamans on Lenapehoking, and produced by Pod to the People. 

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