This medium size bird (9 to 11 inch long) is dark gray above and orange-red below. The male robin's breast is much more brightly colored than the females. They are found throughout the US and will often nest in open-air buildings quite close to humans. They can be seen hunting for earthworms in lawns and gardens around campus. They will also eat fruits and other insects.

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