American robin

A common bird, the American Robin is a ubiquitous habitat generalist. Throughout their range, they may be found in virtually every type of forest and woodland as well as among made-made structures. In Alaska, these birds primarily inhabit spruce forests at lower elevations and alpine willow thickets above tree line. This large-sized (25cm) bird is well known for its prominent brick red breast and belly. The lower belly is white and they are gray-brown above with a darker head and tail. Most American Robins have white corners on the tail that may be seen during flight. These birds also have a conspicuous yellow bill and a patchy white eye ring.