Month 3 · March · Wave 1

American Robin

Turdus migratorius · Turdidae

A classic sign of spring — though many robins stay north if berries last.

At a glance

Size: 7.9–11.0 in
Wingspan: 12–16 in
Habitat: Lawns, parks, gardens, open woodland
Diet: Earthworms, insects, berries

Range: Breeds across Canada and the U.S.; winters south into Mexico

Nesting: Grass and mud cup; often 2–3 broods per season.

Coloring pose idea: On lawn with head cocked, listening

Hear this bird

General call / song: Rich caroling song; alarm is a sharp tut-tut or high seet.

Mating / display: Male’s early-morning song stakes a territory; soft nest-side notes between pair.

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How to know it

Gray-brown back, brick-red breast, dark head, yellow bill.
White eye arcs; juveniles heavily spotted below.
Runs a few steps on grass, then pauses to hunt worms.

Behavior

Dawn song is among the earliest of the day.
Forms large winter flocks in berry-rich areas.
Builds a mud-reinforced cup nest on ledges, eaves, and tree forks.

Fun facts

Robins see well in low light and often feed at dusk.
State bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
They watch and probe soil cues while hunting.

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