American Robin (Robin, Migratory Thrush)

The American Robin is a migratory songbird known for its cheerful song and bright reddish-orange breast. This contour feather exhibits the iconic warm rust-orange color of its underparts, blending into the slate grey tones found near the skin.

Vibrant rusty orange-red at the distal tip fading into greyish-brown and charcoal at the fluffy base, with a pale whitish-tan central rachis.

Pennaceous at the upper tip transitioning smoothly into plumulaceous (fluffy) downy barbs at the base with an incipient afterfeather.

Soft and silky at the base with a slightly firmer, smooth, matte pennaceous tip.

Distinctive gradient from vibrant rusty-orange at the tip to greyish-brown with a fluffy base, typical of thrush breast feathers.

Woodlands, forests, suburban yards, parks, gardens, and agricultural fields.

Widespread across North America, breeding from Alaska and Canada down to Mexico, with northern populations migrating south for the winter.

Important seed disperser for various berry-producing plants and a major consumer of soil invertebrates.

Other thrush species such as Varied Thrush or Eastern Bluebird, though the specific shade and gradient distinguish the American Robin.

American Robins can eat up to 14 percent of their body weight in earthworms daily, plus large quantities of berries and fruit.

Good condition, clean with intact barbs and no major fraying or structural damage.