# 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. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 1,413 - **Habitat:** Open fields, gardens, and forests - **Also known as:** Redbreast, Robin ![American Robin](https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/111891996/medium.jpg) Photo: Judy Gallagher, CC BY 4.0 · [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/111891996) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Turdidae - **Genus:** Turdus ## 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 - **Worm Whisperer:** American Robin can hear worms moving underground because of their keen hearing that helps them find hidden snacks. - **Mud Master Builder:** American Robin has strong bills and feet that help them collect mud and grass to build sturdy, cup-shaped nests. - **Berry Baron:** American Robin can digest a wide variety of berries because of their specialized system that helps them survive winter. - **Song Composer:** 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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-cherry) (*Prunus serotina*) — eats its fruit, especially in late summer - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Cat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-cat) (*Felis catus*) — a common predator in suburban areas - **Shelter:** [Red Maple](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-maple) (*Acer rubrum*) — often builds nests in its branches ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Robins are gentle creatures and are safe to watch from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify American Robin? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is American Robin? 20-28 cm ### What is American Robin's wingspan? 31-40 cm ### How much does American Robin weigh? 0.07-0.085 kg ### How long does American Robin live? 1-6 years ### How fast can American Robin move? 55 km/h ### What does American Robin eat? These birds love munching on worms and insects, but also enjoy tasty fruits and berries! ### Where is American Robin usually found? Open fields, gardens, and forests ## Where to spot - [Abbott Farm Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/abbott-farm-historic-district) — New Jersey, US · Historic District - [Alabama City Wall Street Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alabama-city-wall-street-historic-district) — Alabama, US · Historic District - [Albany Pine Bush](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/albany-pine-bush) — New York, US · Nature Reserve - [Ambler Heights Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ambler-heights-historic-district) — Ohio, US · Historic District - [American Baptist College](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/american-baptist-college) — Tennessee, US · Campus - [Ames Nowell State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ames-nowell-state-park) — Massachusetts, US · State Park [View all places to see American Robin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/american-robin) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [American Robin: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-robin)