robin, either of two species of thrushes (family Turdidae) distinguished by an orange or dull reddish breast. The American robin (Turdus migratorius), a large North American thrush, is one of the most familiar songbirds in the eastern United States.

Why are birds called Robins?

“Robin” is originally from Old French, a diminutive of the name Robert, but it was first applied to a bird by the English in the 1500s. That bird, the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), is a little orange-breasted bird that's common in gardens throughout Britain, so it's no wonder people gave it an affectionate name.

What is Robin bird in English?

The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a small bird found in many parts of Europe. In English, this bird is usually just called a robin. ... It is a member of the order Passerine which makes it a perching bird. It has an orange-red breast and face, olive-brown wings and back, a white to light-brown belly.