As a self-professed nature nerd, I’ve become accustomed to common names for plants being misleading. Rose of Sharon, for instance, is not a rose but a hibiscus. It follows that names for animals may ...

The robin is regularly crowned the UK's favourite bird. With its inquisitive nature and unmistakable red breast, it's a familiar and welcome sight on garden fences and along country paths. But how ...

Some robins may never budge from their home turf, said Sallabanks, co-author of the robin entry in "The Birds of North America," the gold-standard reference. But many of the birds that winter in the ...

With its bright scarlet breast and cheerful, ticking song, the robin is one of the most recognisable visitors to a British garden. Friendly and curious, it’s just as likely to hop alongside you while ...

BOISE, Idaho — The American Robin is one of the most common birds in the United States, they can live almost anywhere and are known for their bright red chests. Some people in the Treasure Valley may ...