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American Robin

Q: What are the chances of seeing an American Robin in Dallas?

Possible. About 30% of wildlife watchers report an American Robin sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 3,271 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 16th most-seen of the 253 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 70%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.

Q: When is the best time to see an American Robin in Dallas?

February–March and November–December. In those months about 40% of wildlife watchers report an American Robin in Dallas on a given day, against about 20% in September, the lowest month.

Q: What time of day is best to see an American Robin?

Between 4 and 7 pm. Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most American Robin sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.

Q: Is Dallas the best place to see an American Robin?

25th of 39. Of the 39 cities where we can rate American Robin sightings, Dallas ranks 25th at about 30%. The best odds are in Detroit (United States, about 90%), Philadelphia (United States, about 90%) and Chicago (United States, about 80%).

Q: Which relatives of the American Robin live in Dallas?

Same family: Turdidae. The closest relatives of the American Robin that you can see in Dallas (family Turdidae, Thrushes) are Eastern Bluebird (about 20%), Swainson's Thrush (about 10%) and Hermit Thrush (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Q: Where does the American Robin sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records. It is estimated from how often the American Robin is recorded against all the birds logged in Dallas (3,271 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

Turdus migratorius

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LCLeast ConcernNTVUENCR

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
FamilyTurdidae (Thrushes)
GenusTurdus (Typical Thrushes)
SpeciesTurdus migratorius (American Robin)

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible

at Dallas

In 3 days ~70% in a week ~90%

3,271 Verified sightings at Dallas

93,175 In all 46 parks From 2019 to 2026

March Best month

☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted

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About the American Robin

The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory bird of the true thrush genus and Turdidae, the wider thrush family. It is named after the European robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the Old World flycatcher family. The American robin is widely distributed throughout North America, wintering from southern Canada to central Mexico and along the Pacific coast.

According to the Partners in Flight database (2019), the American robin is the most abundant landbird in North America (with 370 million individuals), ahead of red-winged blackbirds, introduced European starlings, mourning doves and house finches. It has seven subspecies.

The species is active mostly during the day and assembles in large flocks at night. Its diet consists of invertebrates (such as beetle grubs, earthworms, and caterpillars), fruits, and berries. It is one of the earliest bird species to lay its eggs, beginning to breed shortly after returning to its summer range from its winter range. The robin's nest consists of long coarse grass, twigs, paper, and feathers and is smeared with mud and often cushioned with grass or other soft materials. It is among the earliest birds to sing at dawn, and its song consists of several discrete units that are repeated.

The adult's main predator is the domestic cat; other predators include hawks and snakes. When feeding in flocks, it can be vigilant, watching other birds for reactions to predators. Brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater) lay their eggs in robin nests (see brood parasite), but the robins usually reject the egg. Wikipedia →

Sounds

Call0:41

United States · 2023

Uncertain0:05

United States · 2025

Alarm call1:03

United States · 2024

Global Distribution

Where it is recorded most Our parks where it lives Our cities where it livesIn captivity: 8 zoos & centres

Parks Where Found

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Gros Morne National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~90%
2	Point Pelee National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~90%
3	Glacier National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
4	Grand Teton National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
5	Banff National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~80%
6	Yosemite National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~70%
7	Rocky Mountain National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~70%
8	Elk Island National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~70%
9	Jasper National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~70%
10	Yellowstone National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~70%
11	Pacific Rim National Park Reserve	🇨🇦 Canada	~70%
12	Wrangell-St. Elias National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~70%
13	Riding Mountain National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~70%
14	Olympic National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~60%
15	Cape Breton Highlands National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~60%
16	Zion National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~60%
17	Great Smoky Mountains National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~60%
18	Voyageurs National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~60%
19	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks	🇺🇸 United States	~60%
20	Great Bear Rainforest	🇨🇦 Canada	~60%
21	Redwood National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~60%
22	Denali National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~50%
23	Kluane National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~50%
24	Shenandoah National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~50%
25	Acadia National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~50%
26	Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca	🇲🇽 Mexico	~50%
27	Katmai National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~40%
28	Badlands National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~40%
29	Wood Buffalo National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	~30%
30	Congaree National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~30%
31	Isle Royale National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~30%
32	Grand Canyon National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~30%
33	Death Valley National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~30%
34	Guadalupe Mountains National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~30%
35	Kenai Fjords National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~20%
36	Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
37	Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
38	Cumbres de Monterrey National Park	🇲🇽 Mexico	~10%
39	Big Bend National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
40	Saguaro National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
41	Big Cypress National Preserve	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
42	Everglades National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
43	Channel Islands National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
44	El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve	🇲🇽 Mexico	<5%
45	Celestún Biosphere Reserve	🇲🇽 Mexico	<5%
46	Bahía de Loreto National Park	🇲🇽 Mexico	<5%

Cities Where Found

#	City	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Detroit	🇺🇸 United States	~90%
2	Philadelphia	🇺🇸 United States	~90%
3	Chicago	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
4	Boston	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
5	Toronto	🇨🇦 Canada	~80%
6	Minneapolis [Saint Paul]	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
7	New York City	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
8	Baltimore	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
9	Washington	🇺🇸 United States	~80%
10	Montreal	🇨🇦 Canada	~80%

Zoos & Centres Where Found

#	Zoo / Centre	Country
1	Columbus Zoo and Aquarium	🇺🇸 United States	In captivity
2	Xcaret	🇲🇽 Mexico	In captivity
3	Buin Zoo	🇨🇱 Chile	In captivity
4	Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center and Woods Garden	🇺🇸 United States	In captivity
5	Virginia Aquarium	🇺🇸 United States	In captivity
6	MAARS (Midwest Avian Adoption and Rescue Services)	🇺🇸 United States	In captivity
7	Montreal Biodome	🇨🇦 Canada	In captivity
8	Wild Bird Fund	🇺🇸 United States	In captivity

Closest Relatives at Dallas

Sialia sialis

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible

Catharus ustulatus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Catharus guttatus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Hylocichla mustelina

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Catharus minimus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Cardinalis cardinalis

Daily sighting probability ~80% · Very likely

Cyanocitta cristata

Daily sighting probability ~80% · Very likely

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Daily sighting probability ~80% · Very likely

LC Endemic

Poecile carolinensis

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely

Mimus polyglottos

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely

Baeolophus bicolor

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely

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Before you go

What are the chances of seeing an American Robin in Dallas?

Possible

About 30% of wildlife watchers report an American Robin sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 3,271 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 16th most-seen of the 253 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 70%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see an American Robin in Dallas?

February–March and November–December

In those months about 40% of wildlife watchers report an American Robin in Dallas on a given day, against about 20% in September, the lowest month.

What time of day is best to see an American Robin?

Between 4 and 7 pm

Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most American Robin sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.

Is Dallas the best place to see an American Robin?

25th of 39

Of the 39 cities where we can rate American Robin sightings, Dallas ranks 25th at about 30%. The best odds are in Detroit (United States, about 90%), Philadelphia (United States, about 90%) and Chicago (United States, about 80%).

Which relatives of the American Robin live in Dallas?

Same family: Turdidae

The closest relatives of the American Robin that you can see in Dallas (family Turdidae, Thrushes) are Eastern Bluebird (about 20%), Swainson's Thrush (about 10%) and Hermit Thrush (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the American Robin sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the American Robin is recorded against all the birds logged in Dallas (3,271 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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American Robin

About the American Robin

Sounds

Recent sightings of American Robin in Dallas

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

Cities Where Found

Zoos & Centres Where Found

Closest Relatives at Dallas

Eastern Bluebird

Swainson's Thrush

Hermit Thrush

Wood Thrush

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Northern Cardinal

Blue Jay

American Crow

Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Wren

Northern Mockingbird

Tufted Titmouse

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing an American Robin in Dallas?

When is the best time to see an American Robin in Dallas?

What time of day is best to see an American Robin?

Is Dallas the best place to see an American Robin?

Which relatives of the American Robin live in Dallas?

Where does the American Robin sighting chance come from?