Contributed by Ornithologist Laura Erickson

Includes:

• physical characteristics
• behavior
• nestling to fledgling
• care of young

Q. How much do newly-hatched robins weigh?

A. 5.5 grams--a little less than a quarter.

Q. How long does it take for a baby robin to hatch from its egg?

A. The first baby hatches 12-14 days after the last egg is laid. Eggs usually hatch a day apart, in the order they were laid.

Cute and Cuddly?

Bulging eyes, gaping beaks and bare pink skin — baby robins are a sight to behold! How would you describe newly-hatched nestlings inside a robin’s nest?

Big Eyes

A baby robin’s transparent skin and translucent skull let us see the actual size of the eyes. They look enormous on tiny nestlings, but will soon be hidden by feathers. Baby robins are born with their eyes closed and remain shut for about five days.