American Robin
NameAmerican Robin
Common NameAmerican Robin
Scientific NameTurdus migratorius
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)36
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)83
Plumage DetailsTypically, American Robins have a dark gray back and head, a bright reddish-orange breast, and a white lower belly and undertail coverts. They often have white eye-arcs. The bird in the image is an albino or leucistic individual, displaying entirely white plumage and red eyes due to a lack of pigmentation.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its cheerful, caroling song, often described as 'cheerily, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up.' It also produces a sharp 'tut' alarm call and a rapid 'pip-pip-pip' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, suburban gardens, parks, agricultural fields
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across North America, breeding from Alaska and Canada south to Mexico, and wintering in the southern parts of its breeding range and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-orange breast (in typical individuals), Dark gray back and head (in typical individuals), White eye-arcs (in typical individuals), Upright posture, Hopping foraging behavior, Melodious caroling song, The individual in the image is an albino, characterized by all-white plumage and red eyes.
Description
The American Robin is a common and widespread thrush known for its distinctive reddish-orange breast and melodious song. It is often seen foraging on lawns for earthworms, and is a familiar sight across North America.
