American Robin

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American Robin
American Robin

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(Turdus migratorius)

Date of admission: October 2025.
Reason for admission: Physical Injury.

Patient History:

Found from coast to coast and nearly across the entirety of North America, American robins are a familiar bird to most Canadians. Recognizable by their rusty red chests and their cheery song, American robins are known to hop across lawns in the early mornings in search of a breakfast of delicious grubs.

American robins are short-distance migratory birds and may travel south into the United States and Mexico for the cooler winter months. Many robins are also year-round residents, remaining in the same region across seasons as long as food remains abundant. These resident individuals may move into more forested areas in the winter, where they can forage while sheltered from snow and windy conditions. While robins are known for eating earthworms, they will also feed on insects, slugs, snails, and a variety of fruits and berries.Ā 

American robins may begin to breed as early as March and can have up to three broods of eggs per breeding season. Male robins are territorial and primarily use their sing-song voices to defend their territory from other males. Female robins will select a nesting site within their mateā€™s territory and build the nest from twigs and mud, most often in a tree or tall shrub. Robin eggs are distinctively pale blue and are incubated for two weeks before nestlings hatch. Both parents may help to raise the young. American robins will remain with the same mate for a season, but will generally select a new mate the following year.

These American robins came into care in early October, arriving at our facility within days of one another.

Both had injuries in the same region of the body, with one sustaining a scapula fracture in their left shoulder, and the other enduring a fracture to their left clavicle.

Following their arrival, their wounds were wrapped to prevent further injury, and both patients were given plenty of food and rest. With time and without strain, both robins have shown significant signs of improvement since their arrival. They have shared enclosures throughout their time at AIWC, and together have gradually been moved into larger outdoor spaces to exercise their wings.Ā 

Both robins are undergoing flight conditioning and will continue to be monitored closely until they are ready for release!

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