Know your Louisiana wildlife: Episode 3
A Male American Robin forages for earthworms and ground-dwelling insects outside the 307th Bomb Wing headquarters building at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 1, 2011. For many people, robins are a definite sign that spring has arrived, and they are one of the most familiar species for birdwatchers. A large, sturdy songbird with long legs, a light yellowish bill and a long tail, the Robin has a rusty-orange breast and a dark gray-brown back. Males and females appear similar, but females are less brightly colored and have a white belly. The Robin, normally a bird of fields, open woodlands, and forest edges, has taken advantage of the edges and clearings provided by human development. They have experienced significant increases in population over the past two decades. This may be due to growing human development and suburban sprawl that has created more edge habitat, lawns, and ornamental plantings for foraging, as well as an overall decrease in the use of pesticides. Numerous species of animals, birds and reptiles make their homes in the area. Barksdale Airmen take pride in maintaining a base that is animal friendly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston)
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