Bird experts have confirmed that a North American migratory bird has made a rare appearance in northeast China.
The Turdus migratorius, commonly known as the American Robin, was spotted foraging on a tree recently in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province. Images of the migratory bird were taken by photography enthusiasts in the area.
Professor Xu Qing from the School of Wildlife and Nature Reserves at Northeast Forestry University and other bird experts confirmed through image comparison that this bird is the American Robin. Experts say that it is a common bird species in North America, but it is very rare in China, and there are few observation records of it in the country.
They often appear in grasslands and coniferous forest areas. They mainly feed on various wild fruits and berries, plant seeds, as well as insects and invertebrates.