American Robin

A small, delicate body feather displaying the quintessential warm rusty-orange hue of the American Robin breast, paired with fluffy white basal barbs.

Vibrant reddish-orange or rust tip grading into a soft white or translucent base. Carotenoid-based pigmentation.

Semiplume to plumulaceous structure with loose, uncoupled barbs toward the base and slightly more cohesive pennaceous barbs near the tip. No aftershaft.

Soft, silky, and matte texture with no oiliness or waterproofing.

Bright orange-red tip transitioning sharply into soft white downy base.

Woodlands, forests, gardens, parks, and lawns across North America.

Widespread across North America, breeding from Alaska and Canada down to Mexico, wintering mainly in the southern US and Central America.

Important seed disperser and control agent for invertebrate pests in lawns and gardens.

Other thrushes or towhees, though few match the exact vibrant rust-orange of the American Robin breast.

American Robins are often considered a harbinger of spring, though many populations actually winter in northern areas if food is available.

Good condition, intact barbs, clean with no visible parasites or wear.