The Nesting Cycle of American Robins
SAMPLE |
Building
the Nest |
- What natural
and man-made materials do robins use to build their nest?
|
Laying
Eggs |
- Why do
female robins lay only one egg each day?
|
Incubating
the Eggs |
- How do
the eggs stay evenly warm so that the babies can grow inside?
|
Hatching
of Chicks |
- How does
the chick use the egg tooth to hatch out of the shell?
|
Caring
for Nestlings |
- How often
do the nestlings need to be fed in a day?
|
Fledging
and Flying |
- How soon
after a chick hatches will it leave the nest and fly?
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