There is no shortage of Robins in the world. You got some in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Chances are if you're standing somewhere in the world, there is a Robin lurking near by. But of course, almost none of them are related to each other. Is it time for another rant about how useless and silly bird names are? You better believe it.To support Bird of the Week and gain access to our second podcast, What's up with that's Bird's Name? click on through to Patreon: www.patreon.com/birdoftheweekWant birds in your inbox? Drop me a line at [email protected] and I'll hook you up with a free weekly bird.Notes:European Robin: https://ebird.org/species/eurrob1American Robin: https://ebird.org/species/amerobAustralasian Robins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australasian_robinFlame Robin: https://ebird.org/species/flarob1Rose Robin: https://ebird.org/species/rosrob1?siteLanguage=en_AUTorrent Flyrobin: https://ebird.org/species/torfly1Japanese Robin: https://ebird.org/species/japrob2Siberian Blue Robin: https://ebird.org/species/sibrobIndian Robin: https://ebird.org/species/indrob1 Robin Accentor: https://ebird.org/species/robacc1

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