American Robin

This fluffy body feather displays the unmistakable rich rufous-orange color characteristic of the American Robin's breast and flanks, paired with downy grayish bases designed for insulation.

Distinctive rufous/warm reddish-orange coloration blending into grayish-white and pale down near the base and tips.

Plumulaceous (loose, fluffy down) at the base transitioning to a softer, weakly pennaceous structure toward the distal tip.

Extremely soft, fluffy, lightweight, and insulating texture.

Warm cinnamon-orange or rufous pigmentation on a delicate, fluffy contour feather structure.

Lawns, gardens, suburban yards, open woodlands, fields, and forest edges.

Widespread across North America, breeding from Alaska across Canada and the US down to central Mexico; partially migratory.

Important insectivore and earthworm predator, as well as a seed disperser through fruit consumption.

Eastern Bluebird (has rufous chest feathers but smaller), Varied Thrush (darker rufous with distinct broad bands), Northern Flicker (rufous with distinct black spots/bars).

American Robins are famous harbingers of spring and lay distinctive, bright light-blue eggs commonly referred to as 'robin's egg blue'.

Slightly wet or matted, resting among grass blades; overall intact plumulaceous barbs; Fair to Good condition.