American robin bird Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/American-robin Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/American-robin Also known as: Turdus migratorius Written by Frannie Comstock Frannie Comstock is a writer based in Chicago. Frannie Comstock, John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to... John P. Rafferty•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 27, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents American robin, (Turdus migratorius), common migratory North American songbird species known for its red-orange breast, joyful song, and distinctive “robin’s egg blue” shade of egg. American robins are widespread throughout North America—ranging from northern Alaska and Canada’s Northwest Territories and Nunavut south to Mexico and, more rarely, the northern islands of the Caribbean Sea. They inhabit urban ecosystems, including parks and lawns, as well as woodland, mountain, forest, and tundra ecosystems. The American robin is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The bird was named the American robin by English-speaking explorers and colonists because its coloring reminded them ...(100 of 698 words)

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