Northern Cardinal The northern cardinal is the most widespread in North America ... the nickname of "red birds." Female cardinals, on the other hand, are more muted in color.

This species is one of the most widely distributed, abundant, well-known, and well-named birds in North America. Polytypic. Length 8.7". Usually sits in an obvious place or is found in flocks ...

Often taken for granted, the brightly plumaged male summer tanager is one of the more spectacular breeding birds of North America ... from gray to pale horn in color. The head often shows a ...

Males have vibrant red feathers, which gives the species the nickname, “red birds.” Female cardinals ... To spot one of these types of cardinals in North America, you’ll have to visit ...