Who's singing?

Where's the bird?

Who's singing?

Western Tanager (summer bird here):  "It's me.  I like to sing in the upper canopy, hiding from you!"

Black-headed Grosbeak (summer bird here):  "No, no, no.  Me.  I am a good singer from the south."

American Robin (regular resident here):  "Listen, everyone.   Here in Oregon, that song belongs to me all the time."


Backyard Owner:  "I am confused.  Who could be singing like that?"


A couple of bird books say their songs are similar.  In winter, I know the song belongs to American Robin, but in summer, I can be sure only when seeing whoever is singing. 

Here is another reason to keep bird-watching.