Why Do Robins Have Red Chests

The story goes that the Robin felt Christ’s agony during the Crucifixion, and went to pull a thorn from His brow. One version says that some of Christ’s blood fell upon the birds breast, while another version says that the bird was wounded; both versions agree that the Robin was blessed for the act of heroism.

Why is a robins chest red?

It tells the story of how the robin got his red breast after burning himself on a fire he fanned to keep the baby Jesus warm. … When Jesus was on the road to Calvary it is said that a robin plucked a thorn from Christ’s temple and a drop of Jesus’ blood fell on the robin’s chest, turning it red.

Do male and female robins have a red chest?

Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night next to street lights.