The American Robin
One Feather at a Time — Ep. 14
The American Robin is one of the most common birds in Canada and across North America. It is often found in towns, fields, gardens, and forest edges. It has an orange breast, a dark head, a gray back, and a long tail. Robins spend much of their time on the ground, feeding on earthworms, insects, and fruits such as berries. In late summer and fall, they gather in large flocks to feed on fruiting trees and shrubs.
American Robin
The nest is a sturdy cup made of mud and grass. It is placed on tree branches, shrubs, ledges, or buildings. Robins can raise two or three broods in one breeding season. The eggs are light blue, and both parents take part in raising the young.
Robins are migratory in most of Canada. They spend winters farther south and return in spring as one of the first signs of the season. Their clear, whistled song is one of the most familiar bird sounds in the region.
