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Do Robins Mate for Life? [WHEN & HOW OFTEN]
Robin is a common name for many members of the songbird order Passeriformes. These birds are classified into three different families found worldwide except in South America and Antarctica. American Robins in North America are in the Turdidae family; Australasian Robins in Australia and the Pacific Islands are in the Petroicidae family; and European Robins…
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Do Eagles Mate for Life?
Eagles are large raptors found on every continent except Antarctica. Their large bodies and heads, with powerful beaks and talons, make them fearsome predators perfect for capturing prey on land and in the water. Most Eagles are in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but a few are in North America, South America, and Australia. Depending on…
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Do Swans Mate For Life?
For many people, swans are the birds that people picture when they think of love. Images of swans with their necks twined around each other or in the shape of a heart abound in popular culture. But do these elegant white birds deserve their doting reputation? In a word: yes! Swans form monogamous pairs that…
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Do Crows Mate for Life?
Crow is the common name for the forty-five species within the genus Corvus. All crows within this genus have primarily black feathers, although many species have additional colors in their plumage. These birds are on every continent except South America and Antarctica. Their ability to solve problems and use tools makes them one of the…
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Do Penguins Mate for Life?
Penguins are flightless birds that spend their lives in the ocean and on land. While they cannot fly through the air, they can swim through the water as though they are flying. In complete contrast to their grace underwater, penguins move on land in an awkward waddle. The eighteen extant penguin species are primarily in…
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Do Doves Mate For Life?
Doves appear throughout popular culture as symbols of love. They’re released at wedding ceremonies and pop up on cards around Valentine’s Day. The image of a pair of doves snuggling is synonymous with monogamous love. But do doves really mate for life? Do they deserve their reputation as “love birds?” The answer is yes and…
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Do Bluejays Mate For Life?
Many species of birds are monogamous, staying with one mate their entire lives. Bluejays are social birds that are typically found in big groups. Do these beautiful birds choose a mate for life? Bluejays do mate for life. When the bird has chosen its partner, it will have a bond that lasts its entire life.…
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Do Ducks Mate for Life?
Ducks are small water birds that spend their entire lives on or near water, such as ponds, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, wetlands, and floodwaters. They are in the same order as geese and swans (Anseriformes) but are classified in the Anatidae family. Unlike geese and swans, most ducks do not mate for life. Ducks are monogamous…
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Do Hummingbirds Mate For Life?
Some birds stick together through thick and thin. Some swans and all ravens mate for life, and they will mourn the loss of their mate. Other birds are in and out, sticking together only long enough to mate before moving on. So what about those aerial acrobats: the hummingbird? Do they mate for life? Or…
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Do Geese Mate for Life?
Geese are a species of waterfowl that spend most of their lives around water in wetlands, lakes, and rivers. They also live in open areas such as fields, parks, lawns, and golf courses. They are related to ducks and swans and are classified in the same order (Anseriformes). These birds gather in large flocks throughout…
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Do Cardinals Mate for Life? (Also When They Mate)
Cardinals are a songbird species in the family Cardinalidae and are related to buntings and grosbeaks. The Northern Cardinal is native to North America, with a range that extends from southern Canada to Guatemala. The bright red coloration of the male cardinal makes this species easy to identify. Female cardinals are also easy to spot…
