American Robin Guide

American Robins are one of the most familiar birds in North America, known for their orange breasts and early morning songs.

Identification

• Size: 9-11 inches long
• Orange-red breast
• Dark gray-brown back
• White under tail
• Yellow bill

Behavior Patterns

Daily Routine

• Early morning singers
• Ground feeding
• Frequent bathing
• Social flocking in winter

Seasonal Changes

• Spring territory establishment
• Summer breeding
• Fall migration for some populations
• Winter flocking behavior

Diet

1. Spring/Summer
   • Earthworms
   • Insects
   • Caterpillars
2. Fall/Winter
   • Berries
   • Fruits
   • Tree fruits

Nesting

• 3-5 blue eggs
• 2-3 broods per season
• 12-14 day incubation
• Both parents feed young