Orange-red breast, grey-brown back and a familiar clear song.
How to recognize it
Orange-red breast, grey-brown back and a familiar clear song.
Where you may find it in Ontario
Lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs. Local occurrence depends on habitat, region and season.
Food and ecological role
Earthworms, insects and fruit. Every species is part of a larger food web involving plants, insects, birds and mammals.
When to look
Spring through autumn; some remain in winter.
Make your backyard more welcoming
Keep shrubs and leaf litter; avoid pesticides.
Identification and safety
Use several features, not a single colour or silhouette, to confirm identification. Observe wildlife from a respectful distance; do not handle or feed wild animals. For species-specific photographs and further details, see the reference below.
Further reading: Species identification / reference. Also see Ontario backyard resources.