Apr 16 2026
A flash of red among the trees can stop a birdwatcher in their tracks. But identifying a bird with a red head is not always as straightforward as it seems. Some North American birds, such as the Red-headed Woodpecker, really do have an entirely red head. Others have a red crown, forehead, crest, face, or …
May 18 2023
A bright orange beak can be one of the easiest field marks to notice when you are trying to identify an unfamiliar bird. Against black, white, gray, or brightly colored plumage, an orange bill can stand out from surprisingly far away. But an orange beak alone usually is not enough to identify a bird. Bill …
Feb 28 2022
The Northern Cardinal is a backyard favorite of many bird watchers. This popular bird lives in the Eastern parts of the United States. Because of the male’s bright red color, they are perhaps the most colorful visitors we have who eat at our bird feeders and swim in our birdbaths in local yards. Some believe …
Feb 28 2022
This beautiful bird is a year-round resident in the East and Midwest and a frequent visitor for sunflower seeds at winter feeders. It is unmistakable with its bright red plumage and crest. The female is duller but with reddish tinge. The area behind the beak is black, while the beak itself is red. It derives …
