American Robin

Juvenile American Robin, Turdus migratorius

The American Robin can be found throughout the North American continent.  A large songbird with a characteristic orange breast, this bird is often considered a harbinger of spring, but is often seen in large winter flocks throughout most of its range. They are well adapted to not only the urban setting, but untamed areas as well including tundra and the treeline of mountains. While they mainly eat invertebrates, particularly earthworms, a large portion of the diet also consists of fruits. As the robin is a common forager found around lawns, they are particularly vulnerable to poisoning.