American Robins
By Charlie • December 8, 2006 • No comments yetAmerican Robin Turdus migratorius
North America. Various dates 2004/05/06
The most abundant and widespread North American thrush, American Robins are - as the name suggests - native to the Nearctic region. They occur year-round in southern Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia, throughout most of the United States and along the Sierra Madre into southern Mexico. They migrate south for the winter, going as far as southern Mexico and Guatemala. In summer they are found as far north as northernmost Canada and Alaska.
Six races are currently recognised: birds found throughout most of the West tend to be paler than eastern birds and lack the white outer corners of the tail. Robins of the humid Northern Pacific coastal areas and those from Newfoundland tend to be very dark, with more extensive dark hoods.
Interestingly Robins were once killed for meat in some southern States, and the meat was considered a delicacy. They are now protected throughout their range by the U.S. Migratory Bird Protection Act.
Philadelphia, 08 February 2005
Philadelphia, 08 February 2005
Philadelphia, 08 February 2005
Chicago, 15 March 06
Chicago, 15 March 06
Chicago, 15 March 06 - leucistic male
New York, 24 March 04
New York, 24 March 04
New York, 24 March 04
New York, 24 March 04
New York, 24 March 04
Chicago, 16 April 05
Chicago, 16 April 05 (1st summer - note “old” wing feathers)
Chicago, 16 April 05
Chicago, 16 April 05 (1st summer - note “old” wing feathers)
Chicago, 16 April 05 (1st summer - note “old” wing feathers)
Chicago, 16 April 05 (1st summer - note “old” wing feathers)
Toronto, 18 May 06
Seattle, 23 March 06
Seattle, 23 March 06
Seattle, 08 August 04
All photographs © Charlie Moores
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