Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Aves |
Order | Passeriformes |
Family | Turdidae |
Genus | Turdus |
Species | T. migratorius |
Scientific Name | Turdus migratorius |
Other Name
San Lucas robin
American Robin Description
- The American robin is likely to be active during the day and assembles in large flocks at night.
- American robins are one of the earliest species to lay eggs.
- The robin bird is first discovered in 1766 by Carl Linnaeus.
- The female lays blue colored eggs.
- Robins are the largest North American thrush.
- American robins are seen hopping or flying just above the ground.
- Robins attract their mate by singing.
Size & Weight
Adults:
- TOTAL LENGTH: 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11.0 in)
- WINGSPAN: 31 to 41 cm (12 to 16 in)
- WEIGHT: (Males) 72 to 94 g (2.5 to 3.3 oz) (Females) 59 to 91 g (2.1 to 3.2 oz)
- WING CHORD: 5 to 14.5 cm (4.5 to 5.7 in)
Subspecies
- m. migratorius
- m. nigrideus
- m. achrusterus
- m. caurinus
- m. propinquus
- m. confinis
- m. phillipsi
Habitat
Woodlands, mountains, shrubs, forests, tundra, fields, lawns
Range
Alaska, Canada, northern Florida, Gulf Coast, Mexico, Pacific Coast, Greenland, Puerto Rico, Belize, Cuba, Bermuda, Bahamas
Diet
Earthworms, caterpillars, grasshoppers, snails, spiders, dogwood, junipers, beetle grubs, fruits, berries
Reproduction
3 – 5 eggs
Incubation Period
12 – 14 days
Nest
- HEIGHT: 1.5–4.5 m (4.9–14.8 ft)
- WIDTH: 8 in (2.1 cm)
Breeding Period
April – July
Nestling Period
13 days
Population
310,000,000
Lifespan
- 2 years (avg.)
- 14 years (max.)
Home Range
16,000,000 sq km (6,200,000 sq mi)
Predators
Squirrels, blue jays, northern pygmy owls, common ravens, Accipiter hawks, common grackels, snakes, rat snakes, golden eagle, American kestrel, gyrfalcon, sharp-spinned hawk, snowy owls, Steller’s jay, brown-headed cowbird
Speed
30 mph
Sounds
Cuck, chirp, yeep, chuck
Behavior
Migratory
Conservation Status
Least Concern