Migration Map Comparisons Robins and Hummingbirds Robins are short-distance migrants; they migrate north and south with the seasons, but remain in the United States. Hummingbirds are long-distance migrants; they fly up to 2,000 miles between their wintering sites in Mexico and Central America and their breeding sites in the states and Canada! Carefully compare the March 1 robin map with the ruby-throat map below it. Do the same with maps from March 15 and April 15. Next, look across at the 3 robin maps; they show a 6-week progression. Do the same for the hummingbird maps. Respond to the journaling questions below. March 1, 2005 March 15, 2005 April 15, 2005 First Robins Seen First Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Seen Journaling and Discussion Questions Describe 2 observations you made about each species' migration. What do the maps tell you about the differences between migration patterns for robins (short-distance migrants) and rubythroats (long-distance migrants). What do you think might trigger robins to migrate, and why? What do you think might trigger hummingbirds to migrate, and why? What new questions do you have? This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2008 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.