American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Summary 5
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius), also known as the robin, is a migratory songbird of the thrush family. It is named after the European Robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the flycatcher family. The American Robin is widely distributed throughout North America, wintering from southern Canada to central Mexico and along the Pacific Coast. It is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan,...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | medium (9-16 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown, gray, rust |
| E -underparts | rust |
| F - upperparts | gray |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | eyering, plain, streaked |
| M - crown color | gray |
| N - forehead color | gray |
| O - nape color | gray |
| P - throat color | gray, white |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | fan |
| S - upper tail | gray |
| T - under tail | white |
| U - leg color | gray |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
