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American Robin Lifespan


name         carolyn
status       other
age          60s
Question - What is the lifespan of an American Robin?
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Few robins survive the first year.  Those that do, live to be 5 or 6 years 
old.  The oldest banded robin was about 13 years 11 months.
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