American Robins in Yukon
When American are present in Yukon, when they nest, which native Yukon plants feed them, and how to host them in a Canada 0a–1b yard.
- Status in Yukon
- Summer breeder
- Nesting window
- May–July
- Broods
- 2–3 per season
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a–1b
When to expect American in Yukon
American Robins are summer residents in Yukon, arriving shortly before nesting begins in May and leaving after the young are independent. Through the season they feed on earthworms, beetle larvae and caterpillars.
Subarctic continental with mountains, boreal forest and Arctic tundra in the north.
Nesting in Yukon
Across Yukon, American typically nest from May–July. Nest site: mud-lined cup on a branch fork or ledge; uses open-front nest shelves. Females lay 3–5 eggs, incubate for 12–14 days, and young leave the nest after 13 days.
Short summers with nearly 24-hour daylight.
- American Robins don't use nest boxes. Keep dense native shrubs and trees such as paper birch, pin cherry, chokecherry for nest sites.
- Delay heavy pruning of shrubs until after July.
Native Yukon plants that attract American
Of the regional native plants we track for Yukon, these 8 provide food or cover American use:
Catkin seed feeds redpolls and siskins all winter.
Fast-growing northern cherry with midsummer fruit.
Dark summer fruit and heavy caterpillar load.
White fruit and red winter stems; good thicket cover.
Red fruit persists until late winter when other food is gone.
Saskatoon berries ripen in early summer.
Cone crops drive winter irruptions of finches and crossbills.
Deciduous conifer with small cones for siskins and redpolls.
Feeding American through the Yukon year
Robins rarely eat seed. They come for water, lawn worms and winter fruit; many stay north all winter in flocks.
- Best foods: Mealworms, Chopped apple and berries, Suet nuggets.
- In Yukon's summer: offer water and insect foods; natural food is abundant.
Frequently asked
Are American in Yukon year-round?
No. American Robins are summer breeders in Yukon and leave for the winter.
When do American nest in Yukon?
Nesting in Yukon typically runs May–July, with 2–3 per season. Clutches are 3–5 eggs, incubated for 12–14 days.
What native plants attract American in Yukon?
Paper birch, Pin cherry, Chokecherry, Red-osier dogwood, Highbush cranberry, Western serviceberry, White spruce, Tamarack are native plants in Yukon that provide food or cover for American.
American Robins in other regions
Other backyard birds in Yukon
Sources
- American Robin — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Robin life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Robin — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Yukon
- Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — Natural Resources Canada
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.