American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Aves › Passeriformes › Turdidae › Turdus
Conservation status: least_concern
The American Robin is a large thrush with a distinctive rusty-red breast and gray-brown back that makes it one of North America's most recognizable birds. Known for hopping along lawns and gardens hunting for earthworms, it's famous for its cheerful caroling song and is often seen as a sign of spring.
How To Identify
This medium-sized passerine has a grayish back that contrasts with a warmer, rusty breast and reddish cap.
Habitat
American Robins are found in open woodlands, parks, gardens, grasslands, and urban areas across North America, preferring areas with a mix of trees and open ground.
Behaviour
Robins are famous for their distinctive head-cocking posture when foraging on the ground, which may help them locate earthworms by sight rather than listening for movement beneath the soil.
Native Range
The American Robin is native to Northern America.
Did You Know?
American Robins can eat up to 14 feet of earthworms in a single day, and they locate prey primarily by sight rather than by sound, watching the ground intently for the slightest movement.
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