Wisconsin State Bird Robin Facts

The Wisconsin state bird is the American robin, according to Theus50.com. The scientific name for the American robin is Turdus migratorius. The American robin is also the state bird of Connecticut and Michigan, according to Learner.org. The American robin is usually one of the first birds heard in the spring, according to Nature Works.

  1. Geography

    • The American robin is found throughout America and the United States, according to Theus50.com. However, robins rarely breed in the southern United States. American robins are found in towns, gardens, open woodlands and agricultural land, according to Enature.com. During the fall and winter large flocks of American robins are commonly found in areas with high concentrations of fruit trees, according to the United States Geological Survey.

    Nesting

    • American robins make their nests out of grass, twigs and mud, according to Enature.com. Sometimes males will help create the nest, but usually females build the nest on their own. Between three and five blue eggs are laid each mating season. Nests are usually placed on a branch of a tree or on the ledge of a windowsill. American robins mate from April through July, according to Nature Works. Male robins use their voice to protect their territory and attract a mate.

    Size

    • American robins grow to between 10 and 11 inches in length, according to Theus50.com. American robins have wingspans that range between 12 and 16 inches, according to Nature Works. American robins weigh between 64.8 and 84.2 grams, according to Learner.org.

    Characteristics

    • The upper body of the American robin is gray including its head, according to Theus50.com. The lower body of the American robin is orange. This orange color is usually brighter on males than on females. During breeding season adult American robins grow black feathers on their heads to attract mates. After the breeding season is over, these birds lose their black feathers. American robins have thin yellow bills, according to the United States Geological Survey. Albino American robins are entirely white, but these robins are extremely rare. Some robins are only partial albinos. American robins mainly eat earthworms, according to Enature.com. Other foods that American robins eat include fruits, berries and caterpillars, according to Nature Works.

    Taxonomy

    • The American robin belongs to the animalia kingdom, chordate phylum, vertebrata subphylum, aves class, Passeriformes order, turidae family and the turdus genus, according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System