Latin name:  Turdus migratorius, in the thrush family

Size:  9-10", medium sized-song bird

Description:  red breast, black head, brown plumage, yellow bill
            beautiful song bird,

Feeds:  feeds on worms, berries
We have planted a mt. huckleberry plant to attract robins.

Habitat:   wide spread throughout North America, urban and forested areas;
builds nests of grass, mud, in bushes and trees. Migrates to warmer climates in winter. Travels during day.

Click here to view an Encarta encyclopedia article and picture.  You can also here an audio clip of the bird's song.  http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=030F9000

photo taken on Harmony grounds, April 2001