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Presidio of San Francisco
American Robin
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| Will Elder, NPS |
| American Robins sings in Tennesse Hollow. |
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Natural History: The American Robin eats earthworms, caterpillars, snails, fruit, berries, and seeds. It nests on the ground or in shrubs. It prefers moist habitats. Breeding season is from early April to late August.
General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in annual grasslands, all forests, lawns, and ornamental areas. It breeds within the Presidio.
Frequency: This species is abundant all year.
Identifying Characteristics: The American Robin has a red breast and gray back. It also has a yellow bill.
Presidio Birds main page
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Did You Know?
In the aftermath of a tragic fire that killed four family members of General John Pershing, the army built a fire station at the Presidio. The new Presidio Fire Station was the first on any U.S. Army post to house a permanent fire company with trained firefighters.
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Last Updated: March 14, 2008 at 17:37 EST |
