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American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - Parc des Rapides, Lachine - 2016-01-23
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) - 2016-01-23

American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is a familiar sight in North American gardens and parks, recognized for its vibrant orange belly and cheerful song. This adaptable bird thrives in a variety of habitats, from urban areas to forests, and plays a crucial role in the ecosystem as both a predator of insects and a disperser of seeds.

🇫🇷Merle d'Amérique
🇩🇪Wanderdrossel
🇲🇽Robín americano

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTurdidae

Tips for Identifying This Species

The American Robin is characterized by its dark grey back and a distinctive white ring around its eyes. Its belly is a vibrant orange, with shades that can range from light orange to reddish or brown.

Notes about Whereabouts

The American Robin is very common during the spring, summer, and autumn months in parks around Montreal. It feeds on the ground, searching for worms and insects, and hides in the lower parts of bushes and trees after a successful catch. It is rarely seen in December and January, though.

Observations by Park and Season

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Belvédère Outremont x - - -
Boisé Des Douze x - - -
Champ des Possibles x - - -
Jardin Botanique de Montréal x - - x
Parc Angrignon x x x x
Parc Bernard-Landry x - x -
Parc Michel-Chartrand x - x -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -
Parc de la Frayère x x x -
Parc des Rapides x - - -
Parc des Étangs Antoine-Charlebois - x - -
Parc Île-de-la-Visitation x - - -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length23-28cm
Weight59-94g
Wingspan31-41cm
Clutch Size3-5 eggs
Incubation12-14 days
Fledging10-15 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

Captured Moments

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