If you do spot two Robins together in your garden, it's likely to be a male and female. This is because Robins are known for being fiercely territorial so are unlikely to be seen with other, same gendered Robins.
We get a lot of people asking us this question, particularly when they have spotted two robins together in their garden. If you have seen two robins together then it is likely that they are a male and a female as robins are fiercely territorial and females will only enter a male's territory for breeding season.
A. No, robins do not mate for life. Pairs usually remain together during an entire breeding season, which can involve two or three nestings. However, in spring, sometimes a male and female who mated the previous year will both return to the same territory and end up together for another year.
Many people believe that a visit from a Robin is a sign that a lost relative is visiting them, in the spiritual world Robins are viewed as a symbol of visits from our deceased loved ones. The Robin also symbolises new beginnings and life, and is also looked upon by many as a sign of fortune and good luck.
The Symbolism of the Robin
A few things that the robin symbolizes are family, community, living in the moment, leaving the past behind, the season of spring, rejuvenation, fresh starts, joy through song/music, feeling abundant, and being grateful.
For centuries, this tiny bird has been the symbol of good luck, happiness, rebirth - and sometimes even as a messenger for lost, loved ones. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning.
Robins are often seen in the spiritual community as a symbol that loved ones are still there. The Spiritual Centre website explains: "This bird is a visitor and as such should be appreciated as a welcome visitor bringing gifts, it is for you to interpret the gifts it brings.
Robins can recognise humans. For the most part, robins recognise a human's traits, such as the way they move, walk and even facial features. For the most part, though, robins closely follow your schedule and movements, especially when food is involved. Robins aren't the only birds that recognise humans.
The more time you spend with them, the more your Robins will become familiar with you and grow trust. In time they will be confident enough to eat from your hand. To gain their trust, place their favourite food 2 - 3 meters away from you and let them get used to eating near you.
Few birds are as well-known as the American Robin. This friendly songbird is comfortable around people, and will sometimes even get used to dogs that play in the yard where it nests and feeds.
The robin is a small, plump bird. Its black beak is short and thin. Males and females look identical, sporting a brown back, white belly and red breast, face and cheeks. In contrast, juveniles are speckled gold and brown, only developing the distinctive red plumage in adulthood.
Of course, scientists have one very accurate way of telling how old some individual birds are: they put a numbered band on one leg of birds they've trapped in special nets called mist nets, or on one leg of nestlings.
Robins, both males and females, hold their own separate feeding territories in the winter, which they defend vigorously. By around Christmas, many will have paired up. Initially, they do not spend much time together, merely tolerate one another, but will remain together until the following autumn moult.
American Robins are gray-brown birds with warm orange underparts and dark heads. In flight, a white patch on the lower belly and under the tail can be conspicuous. Compared with males, females have paler heads that contrast less with the gray back.
Nest sharing is not a common behavior for American Robins, but it has been reported previously. The behavior has also been observed in the closely related Common or Eurasian Blackbird, which is in the same genus, Turdus.
I would say that selection of birds feeding together is quite normal. I also regularly have 3 robins in my garden, but only the males are territorial and one will usually chase the other male away.
Some good choices are vine maple, currant, ocean spray and California wax myrtle. If you'd like to attract robins at bird feeders, feed them chopped apples, berries and mealworms.
That familiarity leaves no doubt that pet birds can and do feel emotions. Without as much intimate interaction with wild birds, however, it can be difficult to see the same emotional depth in backyard birds.
Robins begin breeding when they're about one year old and usually live for two years, though one wild robin was recorded to be 14 years old. The American robin's population is large and appears to be increasing. The bird has an extremely big range and has been successful at adapting to human alterations of its habitat.
A robin's lifespan is just 13 months on average due to high mortality among robins in their first year. Once they've passed that barrier, they stand a much better chance of surviving for quite a while - the record currently stands at 19 years.
It is a sign of good fortune if a red robin passes near you or perches outside your window. This bird symbolizes happiness and is considered a good omen if it comes close to you.
Bird #1: Vultures
They feed on dead animals and are always around death, so they symbolize the demise of a loved one. This representation often applies to a dream, but also real life when vultures find their way to your house.
Seeing a Robin in the air going toward your right is an omen of improved fortune. A Robin sitting on your roof protects the home from lightning. Robins singing near a wedding bring love and marital bliss to the couple. When Robins feed in your garden, important news approaches.