American robin

Through its sustained vocalizations, the male establishes the territory that the pair will use. The female selects the nest site and carries out its construction.

American robins are very sensitive to the use of pesticides in urban areas and by fruit growers. They are less likely to frequent lawns to which insecticides have been applied.

Since American robins often feed on the ground, they are likely to carry parasites such as ticks on their bodies. These birds are believed to be vectors of Lyme disease, as they sometimes transport the ticks responsible for it over long distances.