| American Robin[1] | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Clade: | Inopinaves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Suborder: | Passeri |
| Infraorder: | Passerida |
| Superfamily: | Muscicapoidea |
| Clade: | Dipper clade |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Turdus |
| Species: | T. migratorius |
| Binomial name | |
| Turdus migratorius (Linnaeus, 1766)[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Turdus () migratorius | |
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is a member of the thrush family.
Other names[]
Sometimes simply known as the Robin.
Description[]
The American Robin is recognizable by its bright red stomach that contrasts with its dark head and wings. The males have black wings and head while females sport a dark grey colour variation. The robins also have a white throat that is adorned with black markings. A white ring surrounds it eye.
American Robins are approximately 25 cm in length while having a wingspan length of about 43 cm.[2]
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Behaviour[]
Diet[]
Calls[]
The call of an American Robin consists of a rapid "tut-tut-tut" while its song is a warble of "cheerily cheer-up cheerio".[2]
Reproduction[]
Distribution and habitat[]
References[]
- ^ a b c Lepage, Denis. "Turdus migratorius". Bird Checklists of the World. Avibase. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ a b Krista Kagume (2005). Compact Guide to Ontario Birds. Lone Pine Publishing. ISBN 1551054671.
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