American Robin Turdus migratorius
A mid-size bird very common around Montreal except during winter months when it is seen less frequently. American Robin feeds on the ground and on smaller bushes.
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Taxonomy
Aves > Passeriformes > Turdidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Wanderdrossel |
| English | American Robin |
| French | Merle d'Amérique |
| Spanish | Robín americano |
How to Identify
The species has a dark grey back, white ring around the eyes and an orange belly which varies in color from light orange till reddish or brown.
Where When to Spot
Very common during spring, summer and autumn months in parks around Montreal. It feeds on the ground searching for worms and insects and hiding in the lower part of bushes and trees after a successful catch. Rarely seen in December, January though.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvédère Outremont | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boisé Des Douze | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brossard | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Champ des Possibles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parc Angrignon | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parc de la Frayère | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parc des Rapides | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Parc Île-de-la-Visitation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 38 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of American Robin
