Species · GBIF taxon 9510564
American Robin
Turdus migratoriusAlso known as Robin Redbreast, North American Robin
These familiar thrushes are famous for their cheerful, caroling songs that herald the arrival of spring across North American suburbs and woodlands. They are highly active ground foragers, tilting their heads to locate earthworms by sight and sound before pulling them from the soil. In autumn and winter, they gather in massive, nomadic flocks to feast on berries and other wild fruits.
MigratorySongbirdCommon
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Earthworms
- Beetles
- Berries
Predators
- Domestic Cats
- Hawks
- Snakes
ThreatsPesticide exposure, window collisions, and domestic cat predation
HabitatsLawns, gardens, parks, woodlands, and agricultural fields
Life span2 to 6 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyTurdidae
- GenusTurdus
- SpeciesTurdus migratorius
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for calls: Learn their distinct 'cheerily, cheer-up, cheer-up' song to locate them nearby.
- Provide water: Set out a birdbath to attract them for drinking and vigorous bathing.
- Watch their hunt: Observe their run-and-stop hunting style on lawns to see them catch worms.
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