How Do You Identify The American Robin?
In northern climates, the arrival of the first spring robin is met with considerable excitement. After wintering in milder climates in the southern states, the American Robin begins his journey northward, arriving just in time to pluck worms from the soil. You may spot robins for a week or more before hearing their melodious song. The male returns first, refusing to sing until the female arrives about two weeks later. Look for an overall size of 8 to 11 inches with a swing span of 12 to 16 inches. Juvenile robins may be slightly smaller, but grow quickly and are rarely noticeably smaller for more than a few days. Robins weigh a little less than 3 ounces. These large thrushes have a gray or dark brown back and wings with a red breast. The lower belly and area under the tail are white. The tail feathers are moderately long and gray with white spots on the outer corners. Look for white eye crescents around dark eyes. The throat is white with dark streaks. Watch for the characteristic hopp
