Both the male and female American robin are gray-brown birds with yellow bills and reddish-orange breasts, but the male’s head is usually darker than the female’s. Robins in the eastern part ...

This species’ often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of human-dominated habitats make it one of the most beloved of North American birds. Polytypic.

I have a few birdsong app suggestions to help you finally narrow down whether you’re hearing a Black-headed grosbeak or an American Robin. If you’re short on time, I have my top picks ...