Thrushes

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American Robin, Turdus migratorius

Family Turdidae (Thrushes)

Size: 10"

Season: Year-round

Habitat: Widespread in a variety of habitats including woodlands, fields, parks, and lawns

Familiar and friendly, the American robin is a large thrush with a long tail and long legs. It commonly holds its head cocked and keeps its wing tips lowered beneath its tail. It is gray brown above and rufous below, with a darker head and contrasting white eye crescents and loreal patches. The chin is streaked black and white, and the bill is yellow with darker edges. Females are typically paler overall, and juveniles show white spots above and dark spots below. Robins forage on the ground, picking out earthworms and insects or will flit through trees in search of berries. Their song is a series of high musical phrases sounding like cheery, cheer-u-up, cheerio. The adult male is illustrated.