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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

A large thrush. The most familiar and widespread North American bird. Considered a harbinger of spring in northern USA. Population is stable and increasing.
Back and Wings grey
Breast and underparts brownish, brick red
Dark head, white eye crescents
Thin yellow bill, maybe darker in summer
Throat white with black streaks
Lower belly and undertail white
Grey tail

Female is paler
Winter plumage is paler than summer
Juveniles have white spotted breasts

 
American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

Size
Length 8 - 11", wingspan 12 - 16"

Weight
78g, (2.72ounces)

Habitat
Found in urban, sub-urban and forested areas from coast to coast, where grassy areas are interspersed with trees and bushes. Frequently seen in gardens and on lawns where it may be vulnerable to pesticide poisoning

Nest
Grass and twigs shaped in an open cup held together with mud and lined with dry grasses and other fine material

Eggs
"Robbin's egg (pale) blue, 2 - 5 eggs, incubation 12 - 14 days, fledge in 13 - 14 days

Food
In spring and summer mainly insects and earthworms. In fall and winter mainly fruits and berries

Voice

A series of short melodious, caroling notes that rise and fall in pitch. Sings especially at dawn and dusk



Characteristics
Feeder foods: Mainly a ground feeder, will eat Raisins, Currents, Nuts and some Bread products



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