There are lots of fun facts about the American Robin. Did you know that?

• The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, is a migratory songbird and member of the thrush family of passerine birds.
• American Robins are a gray-brown bird. They have a yellow bill and white throat and belly. They have a reddish-orange breast, hence the nickname Red Robin.
• The American Robin is the largest North American thrush. It measures 10-11 inches (28-28cm) in length and has a wingspan of 14-16 inches (35-41cm).
• American Robins are found throughout North America from Alaska to central Mexico and New York to California. They inhabit all green spaces including gardens, parks, woodlands, forests, pastures and fields.
• The American Robin is a migratory bird. They summer in Canada and Alaska. They winter in Florida and central Mexico. They are year round residents in the remainder of the United States.
• American Robins build a bowl-shaped nest out of twigs, grass and mud. They normally nest in thickets and trees but also build their nests on buildings and fences.
• The female American Robin lays 2 to 3 clutches of eggs each summer. Each clutch has 3 to 5 baby blue eggs.
• American Robins are omnivores as they eat both fruit and insects. Their favorite food is earthworms but they also feed on beetles, grasshoppers, grapes and cherries.
• The American Robin is the state bird of three U.S. states, Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin.