About the American Robin
The American robin is a migratory bird of the true thrush genus and Turdidae, the wider thrush family. It is named after the European robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the Old World flycatcher family. The American robin is widely distributed throughout North America, wintering from southern Canada to central Mexico and along the Pacific coast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus migratorius |
| Species Codes | amerob, AMRO, ALRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Robin belong to?
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the American Robin?
The American robin is a migratory bird of the true thrush genus and Turdidae, the wider thrush family. It is named after the European robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the Old World flycatcher family. The ...
Where can I report a American Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of American Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amerob, or on iNaturalist.
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