American Robin

Population

Estimated: 370,000,000 mature individuals^[3]

Trend: Stable^[2]

Population stable, with some local fluctuations

Elevation

1,200 to 3,500 meters

Additional Details

Egg size:

Approximately 2.8cm x 2cm

Predators:

Main predators include domestic cats, hawks, owls, and snakes. Squirrels and larger birds often prey on eggs and nestlings.

Alarm calls:

Sharp, hissing noise

Breeding age:

1

Maturity age:

1

Feeding times:

Dawn and dusk

Major threats:

Habitat loss, pesticides, and window collisions

Parental care:

Both parents feed chicks, with females solely incubating

Primary calls:

Cheerful song that sounds like 'cheerily, cheer up, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up'

Social habits:

Often seen in groups, especially during migration

Egg appearance:

Blue, often without markings

Feeding habits:

Forages on the ground and in trees

Breeding season:

Spring to early summer

Diet variations:

Diet varies with season and location

Fledging period:

13-14 days

Average lifespan:

2

Call description:

Varied, but often a repeated short whistle

Daily activities:

Active during the day, with peak feeding times at dawn and dusk

Nesting location:

In trees, shrubs, or buildings

Number of broods:

One to three

Incubation period:

12-14 days

Nest construction:

Made of grass, twigs, and mud

Migration patterns:

Migrates south in winter, returns north in spring

Migratory patterns:

Migrates to warmer climates during winter

Age related changes:

None

Prey capture method:

Runs and stops on the ground to listen for insects

Conservation efforts:

Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Territorial behavior:

Defends territory during breeding season

Reproductive behavior:

Monogamous, usually for one season

Special dietary needs:

None

Clutch characteristics:

3-5 eggs

Interaction with other species:

Generally sociable, but can be aggressive when defending territory