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American Robin


Juvenile
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is a member of the Thrush family.  It is 10 inches in length.  Male Robins have brick red underparts, a white lower belly and undertail coverts, a black head and tail, a broken white eye-ring, a white throat with black striping, a dark gray back, and a yellow bill.  Females have a lighter gray head and back, a reddish-orange breast, and a yellow bill.  Juveniles are similar to the adults, but have heavily spotted underparts and white spotting on the back and shoulders.

The American Robin is often considered one of the first signs of spring, but is actually a year-round resident over most of its range.  The song of the American Robin is a cheery da-deet-da-daat, da-deet-da-daat, and it often repeats the phrases many times in succession. 

Robins are often seen in fields and lawns, particularly when they are freshly mowed.  They are also found in forests, gardens, and parks.  They typically eat worms, insects, and berries in the summer, while berries and fruits are their main diet in the winter.  They are considered abundant.

For a range map and additional information click here.
Click on the players below to hear American Robin vocalizations.

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