American Robin

Start with these clues

Look for a rusty breast and upright pauses between runs across grass.

Relative size

Medium

Look around

Lawn, Shrubs

Region and season

Widespread; winter presence varies.

Compare carefully

Eastern Towhee has orange concentrated on the sides.

A photograph shows one individual and one view. Check several features, the date and a regional guide before settling on an identification.

Read the Audubon species account for fuller range, behavior and identification context.