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Songbirds
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
The American robin is a migratory bird of the true thrush genus and Turdidae, the wider thrush family. It is named after the European robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the Old World flycatcher family.
Gray-brown back with a warm orange breast; often runs and pauses on lawns.
- Scientific name
- Turdus migratorius
- Group
- Songbirds
- Main color
- Orange
- Conservation (IUCN)
- Least concern
Size and shape
The eastern subspecies (T. m. migratorius) is 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11.0 in) long with a wingspan ranging from 31 to 41 cm (12 to 16 in), with similar size ranges across all subspecies.
Diet
The diet generally consists of around 40 percent small invertebrates (mainly insects), such as earthworms, beetle grubs, caterpillars, and grasshoppers, and 60 percent wild and cultivated fruits and berries.
Range and habitat
The species breeds throughout most of North America, from Alaska and Canada southward to northern Florida and Mexico.
Lifespan
The longest known lifespan of an American robin in the wild is 14 years; the average lifespan is about two years.
Voice
The male, as with many thrushes, has a complex and almost continuous song.
More photos
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American Robin FAQ
How big is the American Robin?
The eastern subspecies (T. m. migratorius) is 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11.0 in) long with a wingspan ranging from 31 to 41 cm (12 to 16 in), with similar size ranges across all subspecies.
What does the American Robin eat?
The diet generally consists of around 40 percent small invertebrates (mainly insects), such as earthworms, beetle grubs, caterpillars, and grasshoppers, and 60 percent wild and cultivated fruits and berries.
How long does the American Robin live?
The longest known lifespan of an American robin in the wild is 14 years; the average lifespan is about two years.
How do I identify a American Robin?
Gray-brown back with a warm orange breast; often runs and pauses on lawns.
Where does the American Robin live?
The species breeds throughout most of North America, from Alaska and Canada southward to northern Florida and Mexico.
Is the American Robin endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List rates the American Robin as least concern (status read from Wikidata).
Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the American Robin (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.