American Robin
The American Robin is one of the most common and beloved songbirds in North America. With its cheerful, melodic song and its distinctive red-orange breast, it is often considered a sign of spring.
The American Robin is a resourceful bird that can be found in a variety of habitats, from forests to suburban yards. Its diet consists of insects, worms, and berries, and it is known for its habit of cocking its head to the side while foraging for worms in the grass. This behavior is believed to help it detect the vibrations of the worms beneath the soil.
The American Robin is a social bird that forms large roosts during the winter and a staple of the North American landscape.
American Robin
Classification
Aves > Passeriformes > Turdidae > Turdus > T. migratorius
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
9 - 11 inches
(23 - 28 cm)
Average Weight
2.5 - 3 oz
(70 - 85 g)
Average Life Span
1 - 2 years
Gestation Period
12 - 14 days
Did You Know?
The American Robin is a migratory songbird found across North America.
They are known for their distinctive red-orange breast and their cheerful song.
American Robins primarily eat earthworms, insects, and berries.
They often tilt their heads to the side when looking for worms, but they are actually listening for their prey rather than seeing them.
American Robins build cup-shaped nests out of mud and grass.
They are often one of the first birds to sing in the morning and the last to sing in the evening.
American Robins can live for up to 14 years in the wild, though the average lifespan is much shorter.
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