American Robin

Turdus migratorius

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Birds

A lawn thrush that hunts earthworms by sight and sound, and one of the first singers before dawn.

Field facts
HabitatLawns, parks, woodland edge
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round; flocks in winter fruit trees
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesEastern towhee, Varied thrush (very rare)

Field note: Winter robins switch almost entirely to fruit, so they leave the lawns.

Lesson
Watching responsibly

Keep back from nests on porches and gutters until the young fledge.

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