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.

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Adult: about the size of an American robin ... during fall and winter. Birds in the southern portion of range are resident. Vagrant: birds are found casually north of mapped range.