American Robin

birds · migration · North America

Reddish-orange breast. American robins have a distinctive rusty-orange breast that makes them easy to spot, which is why early settlers named them after the smaller European robin.

They travel far. American robins are migratory birds, meaning they fly thousands of miles each year between Canada and Mexico to find the best food and weather.

Cheerful singers. Male American robins are known for their beautiful, melodious song that sounds like cheerio-cheerio-cheerio, especially during spring mornings.

Thrush family members. Despite their robin name, American robins are actually part of the true thrush family, making them cousins to other thrushes like bluebirds and wood thrushes.