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The American Robin's Thrush Heritage
- "When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along" is about an American robin, a thrush.
- The American robin was named after the European robin due to its red breast.
Robin Confidence Across Continents
- American robins are more abundant and less confident than European robins, likely due to hunting practices.
- European robins' boldness stems from being treasured and not hunted.
Turdus to Sturdy: An Etymological Anecdote
- The word "turdus" means thrush and is thought to be the origin of the word "sturdy".
- This is because thrushes, after eating berries, appear to sway around drunkenly.