Scientific name: Turdus migratorius
Size: Approx 25cm
Distribution: Very rare migrant
Months seen: n/a
Habitat: North America
Life span: average 2 years
Food: Insects
Special features: American Robins are normally found in North America, but on rare occasions they turn up in the UK. They're similar in size to a Song Thrush and have a dark head, dark grey back and a red belly (hence the 'robin' name).
2004 - Grimsby, Lincolnshire - Steve Botham
2007 - Bingley, West Yorkshire - Dean Eades
