Turdus migratorius
The American Robin, *Turdus migratorius*, is one of North America's most familiar and beloved songbirds, instantly recognizable by its robust build, slate-gray back, and vibrant rusty-orange breast. Adults typically measure 23-28 cm (9-11 inches) in length with a wingspan of 31-41 cm (12-16 inches) and weigh around 77 grams. Key field marks include the dark head, prominent white eye-arcs, and a bright yellow bill. Taxonomically, it belongs to the family Turdidae, the true thrushes, making it ...
American Robins thrive in a wide array of habitats, predominantly in open woodlands, forests, cultivated lands, and highly adaptable to suburban and urban areas, including parks, gardens, and lawns. They can be found from sea level up to subalpine elevations, favoring areas with accessible moist ...
Their diet is highly omnivorous, consisting mainly of earthworms and insect larvae obtained by ground-gleaning, supplemented heavily by a wide variety of berries and fruits throughout the year. They are efficient ground foragers.
American Robins are primarily diurnal, often among the first birds to sing at dawn and last to fall silent at dusk, with winter months seeing them form large communal roosts sometimes numbering in the thousands. Their iconic foraging strategy involves running across open ground, stopping abruptly...
The American Robin boasts one of the most extensive ranges of any North American passerine, breeding across nearly all of Canada, Alaska, and the contiguous United States, extending south into central Mexico. Its wintering grounds span the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America, ofte...
Least Concern
- The American Robin is often mistakenly thought to be related to the European Robin due to its common name, but they belong to different genera and families. - Its distinctive "singing" is actually a complex series of caroling phrases, not a single, repetitive song. - Robins can consume an aston...