The American Robin [ Pictures for Easy Identification]

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Introduction

What the American Robin Looks Like

The American Robin has overall_color color of gray-brown.

The American Robin has above_color color of gray-brown.

The American Robin has head color of blackish.

The American Robin has face color of blackish.

The American Robin has below_color color of orange and white.

The American Robin has undertail color of grey and white.

The American Robin has back color of greyish brown.

The American Robin has bill color of orange.

The American Robin has wing color of grayish brown.

The American Robin has belly color of reddish orange.

The American Robin has tail color of grayish brown.

The American Robin has eyering color of white.

The American Robin has chest color of reddish orange.

The American Robin has leg color of brown.

The American Robin has neck color of orange-red.

Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the American Robin

The length of the American Robin is from 7.9 inches to 11.0 inches (20.1 cm to 27.9 cm).

The weight of the American Robin is from 2.7 ounces to 3.0 ounces (76.5 grams to 85.0 grams).

The wingspan of the American Robin is from 12.2 inches to 15.8 inches (31.0 cm to 40.1 cm).

Pictures of the American Robin

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American Robin, American Robin (f) by C. L. Ricketson, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, American Robin by 611catbirds, too, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, Young American Robin by 611catbirds, too, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, American robin Giving the Stink Eye with Froot Loops(r) bokeh by TonySprezzatura, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, American Robin by 611catbirds, too, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, American Robin (Female) by Andy Morffew, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, Our neighbor, the American Robin by jamie_okeefe, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, American Robin by Becky Matsubara, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, Juvenile American Robin by A. Delray, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, american robin in a natural frame by TonySprezzatura, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, American Robin – Turdus migratorius, Veteran`s Memorial Park, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher, from flickr, licensed under CC
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American Robin, American Robin by Me in ME (I will be dark for awhile.), from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, American Robin – male by Puddin Tain, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, Male Robin by Patricia Pierce, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, American robin by USFWSAlaska, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, American Robin, Male by wackybadger, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, American Robin, Male by wackybadger, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, 2020 Earth Day 20 by anoldent, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, American Robin (f) by 611catbirds, too, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, Male Robin by USFWS Mountain Prairie, from flickr, licensed under CC
male American Robin
male American Robin, Male Robin by Patricia Pierce, from flickr, licensed under CC
female American Robin
female American Robin, female robin11 by Patricia Pierce, from flickr, licensed under CC
female American Robin
female American Robin, female robin18 by Patricia Pierce, from flickr, licensed under CC
female American Robin
female American Robin, female american robin by Patricia Pierce, from flickr, licensed under CC
female American Robin
female American Robin, American Robin (fem., juv.) by 611catbirds, too, from flickr, licensed under CC
female American Robin
female American Robin, American Robin (Female) by Andy Morffew, from flickr, licensed under CC
female American Robin
female American Robin, female american robin2 by Patricia Pierce, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, Juvenile American Robin by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, Juvenile American Robin by Mount Rainier NPS, from flickr, licensed under CC
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juvenile American Robin, Juvenile American Robin by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, American Robin DEFWR 2k6 2 by THE Holy Hand Grenade!, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, American Robin Juvenile 07-15-2018 26 by Athazen, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, Juvenile American Robin In The Nest by born1945, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, juvenile american robin by TonySprezzatura, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, Juvenile American robin, Mammoth Hot Springs by YellowstoneNPS, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile American Robin
juvenile American Robin, American Robin – Turdus migratorius by particlem, from flickr, licensed under CC
flight American Robin
flight American Robin, American Robin by 611catbirds, too, from flickr, licensed under CC

Feeding Behavior of the American Robin

Does much foraging on the ground, running and pausing on open lawns; apparently locates earthworms by sight.

Forages in flocks.

What the American Robin Likes to Eat

The American Robin feeds on the following:

  • Mostly insects
  • berries
  • earthworms
  • snails
  • spiders

Where To Find the American Robin

You can find the American Robin in the following habitats:

  • Cities
  • towns
  • lawns
  • farmland
  • forests
  • berry-bearing trees

How to Attract American Robin to Your Backyard

To attract American Robins to your backyard, use these types of feeders:

  • platform feeders
  • ground feeders

To attract American Robins to your backyard, use these foods:

  • hulled sunflower seeds
  • suet
  • peanut hearts
  • fruit
  • mealworms