The American Robin’s (turdus migratorius) range includes all of North America. Perkasie is on the edge of its year round range. So the old song about “when the red robin comes bobbin’ along” as a first sign of spring is not accurate. It may be a different Robin that is “bobbin’ along”, but Robins are present here all year. The American Robin is not closely related to the European Robin. It is the second most common songbird of North America, just behind the Red-winged Blackbird and just ahead of the non-native House Finch and European Starling.
The American Robin eats invertebrates: grubs, worms, and caterpillars. It is one of the earliest to breed and lay eggs upon returning to its summer range. It is also the earliest bird to start singing in the morning.
Family: Thrushes
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