American Robin

AMERICAN ROBIN Turdus migratorius

Easily identified by their warm orange breast, large round bodies, and long legs, the American Robin is a classic backyard songbird. From a sitting position, the American Robin appears as gray-brown, however, during flight, a small white patch can be clearly seen on the underside of the tail and along the lower stomach. Males have a dark almost-black head, while females have lighter colored heads, that contrast less with their gray undertones.

The American Robin tends to eat a variety of things including berries, insects, and earthworms.

The American Robin can live to be 14 years old. FIELD NOTES: