Among the smaller birds (as opposed to birds of prey like hawks and eagles) I don't think any is as brave as the robin. All he needs is a little running water to practically come up and sit in your hand.
"Hmmm, are you sure this is safe?"
"Oh, that feels so nice. My feet were getting very hot with all this hopping around."
"Okay, you got my profile. Now how about a face-on portrait. And while you're at it, how about my theme song!"
