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American Robin

Turdus migratorius

The American Robin is a friendly bird with a bright orange belly. They love to hop around looking for worms and berries to eat.

Habitat: Open fields, gardens, and forests

Appearance

The American Robin has a distinctive dull gray back and a warm rusty-orange breast, with a dark head and white patches around its eyes and lower belly. Its bright yellow beak stands out against its dark face, making it easily recognizable.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTurdidaeGenusTurdus

American Robin

Interesting facts

Baby robins have spotted chests to help them camouflage in their nests.

Robins belong to the thrush family, not the finch family.

They are the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

They can sometimes get 'tipsy' from eating fermented berries!

Special abilities

American Robin can hear worms moving underground because of their keen hearing that helps them find hidden snacks.

American Robin has strong bills and feet that help them collect mud and grass to build sturdy, cup-shaped nests.

American Robin can digest a wide variety of berries because of their specialized system that helps them survive winter.

American Robin has a complex voice box that helps them sing many different melodies, especially at dawn.

Measurements & details

Length: 20-28 cm
Wingspan: 31-40 cm
Weight: 0.07-0.085 kg
Lifespan: 1-6 years
Top Speed: 55 km/h
Clutch Size: 3-5
Incubation: 12-14 days
Migration Distance: 3000 km

Diet & Feeding

These birds love munching on worms and insects, but also enjoy tasty fruits and berries!

Age differences: Young robins eat mostly insects for protein, while adults have a more varied diet including fruits.

Primary Foods

Earthworms
Beetles
Caterpillars
Berries
Cherries
Apples

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

hunts

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

hunts adult robins for food

hunts

Common Earthworm

Lumbricus terrestris

primary food source in many habitats

depends on

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

eats its fruit, especially in late summer

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

a common predator in suburban areas

shelters

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

often builds nests in its branches

Traits

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