Species profile

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

identification

Large thrush with a warm orange breast, gray-brown back, and broken white eye ring.

Lawns, woodland edges, parks, gardens, and open forests.

Widespread across most of North America through the year or during migration.

Forages on the ground with short runs and abrupt pauses; often gathers in winter flocks.

Earthworms, insects, and fruit.

Clear rising and falling phrases; also a sharp alarm call.

Resident or seasonal migrant depending on region.

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