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.

This cheery spring bird with a taste for worms is a welcome backyard guest. But will a robin nest in a birdhouse?

Their multi-year study on American robins has revealed insights into how these birds can be bioindicators ... using a common species like the American robin as a bioindicator for pollution exposure." ...