The Robiin

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The North American Robin is usually called the “robin.” The robin is a bird. The male robin
has a bright red breast. The robin has a cheerful song.
Robins live throughout North America. They live in Canada. They live in Alaska. They live
in the 48 lower states. In the winter, robins go south. In the winter, some robins go to central
Mexico. Some robins go to the 5 Pacific coast.
Robins eat during the day. Robins eat beetles. Robins eat berries. Robins eat fruits. Robins
eat about 40% invertebrates like beetles and grubs. Robins eat about 60% fruits and berries. Mother
robins find food for baby robins. Father robins find food for baby robins. Baby robins eat worms.
Baby robins eat other soft-bodied animals too.
10 Squirrels prey on robin eggs and baby robins. Snakes prey on baby robins and robin eggs.
Some other birds prey on baby robins and robin eggs. Blue jays prey on baby robins and robin eggs.
Crows prey on baby robins and robin eggs. Hawks prey on adult robins. Cats prey on adult robins.
Snakes prey on adult robins.
To stay safe, robins stay vigilant. Robins pay close attention to their surroundings. When
15 they gather in groups, they watch other robins for signs of danger. Robins give loud warning calls
when a dangerous predator approaches. Although robins are territorial, they band together for
protection from predators.
The robin is a sign a spring. Some people think that seeing the first robin of springtime brings
good luck.

Questtiions

1.. According to the passage, which of the following statements is/are true?
I) Some robins go to South America during the winter.
II) The female robin has a bright red breast.
III) Cats hunt adult robins.
A) I only
B) II only
C) III only
D) I and II only
E) II and III only

2.. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
A) Squirrels hunt baby robins.
B) Other animals prey on robins.
C) Adult robins do not care for their young.
D) Crows and hawks hunt adult robins.
E) Other birds steal robin eggs.

3.. In line 14, vigilant most closely means
A) attentive
B) dangerous
C) noisy
D) safe
E) territorial