Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of North America's most widespread, familiar, and well-loved songbirds. Although homesick settlers named it after the European Robin because of its reddish-orange breast, the two species are not closely related. The American Robin is a thrush, related to the Wood Thrush, Swainson's Thrush, and Hermit Thrush, while the European Robin is a flycatcher.
Despite being a classic sign of spring, not all American Robin populations migrate, and some may actually stay near their breeding grounds year-round. However, this large, stately-looking thrush is a welcome sight in any season.
Also known as: Wake Robin, Robin Redbreast, Zorzal Americano (Spanish)
Learn more about the American Robin at abcbirds.org/bird/american-robin
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of North America's most widespread, familiar, and well-loved songbirds. Although homesick settlers named it after the European Robin because of its reddish-orange breast, the two species are not closely related. The American Robin is a thrush, related to the Wood Thrush, Swainson's Thrush, and Hermit Thrush, while the European Robin is a flycatcher.
Despite being a classic sign of spring, not all American Robin populations migrate, and some may actually stay near their breeding grounds year-round. However, this large, stately-looking thrush is a welcome sight in any season.
Also known as: Wake Robin, Robin Redbreast, Zorzal Americano (Spanish)
Learn more about the American Robin at abcbirds.org/bird/american-robin
