Turdus migratorius
Least Concern
Known for its melodious song and iconic orange-red breast, the American Robin is a familiar sight in North America's gardens, parks, and woodlands. As the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin, this robust thrush captivates birdwatchers with its lively behavior and striking appearance.
Males and females have similar plumage
Gray
Spotted Brown
Red, White
White, Black
Black
Brown
Short
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Orange-red breast and belly
Spotted breast
Black with white corners
Black with white corners
20cm to 28cm
Length
30cm to 40cm
Wingspan
77g to 85g
Weight
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Female American Robin
Juvenile American Robin
American Robin pair at their nest
American Robin drinking from a bird bath
American Robin feeding on a worm
American Robin sitting on a branch singing
Cheerful song that sounds like 'cheerily, cheer up, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up'
Varied, but often a repeated short whistle
Sharp, hissing noise
Active during the day, with peak feeding times at dawn and dusk
Often seen in groups, especially during migration
Defends territory during breeding season
Migrates south in winter, returns north in spring
Generally sociable, but can be aggressive when defending territory
Insects, Berries
Forages on the ground and in trees
Dawn and dusk
Runs and stops on the ground to listen for insects
Diet varies with season and location
None
In trees, shrubs, or buildings
Made of grass, twigs, and mud
Spring to early summer
One to three
Blue, often without markings
Approximately 2.8cm x 2cm
3-5 eggs
12-14 days
13-14 days
Both parents feed chicks, with females solely incubating
Throughout North America, from Canada to Mexico
Woodlands, gardens, parks, and fields
Sea level to 2,000m
Migrates south in winter, returns north in spring
Forest, Urban, Grassland
Temperate
Please note, this range and distribution map is a high-level overview, and doesn't break down into specific regions and areas of the countries.