American Robin
NameAmerican Robin
Common NameAmerican Robin
Scientific NameTurdus migratorius
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)35.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)77
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark gray to black head, a white eye-arc, and a bright rusty-orange breast and flanks. The back and wings are dark gray, and the belly and undertail coverts are white. The bill is yellow, often with a dark tip. Juveniles are spotted.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its cheerful, caroling song, often described as 'cheerily, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up.' It also has a variety of alarm calls and chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, garden, park, urban, lawn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across most of North America, from Alaska and Canada south through the United States and into central Mexico. Winters primarily in the southern parts of its breeding range and further south into Central America.
Identifying Featuresrusty-orange breast, dark head, gray back, white eye-arcs, yellow bill
Description
A common and widespread North American songbird, easily recognized by its distinctive rusty-orange breast and dark head. It is often seen foraging on lawns for earthworms or feasting on berries in trees and shrubs.
