![]() ![]() The Vermillion Flycatcher may be small, but he packs a punch! This tiny insect-eating bird has glorious red head and body. Vermillion Flycatcher Image: RonaldPlett | They then migrate south into Western South America and the Andes mountain range.ģ. Females are instead a yellow-green that blends in better with foliage.Īfter breeding season, males molt their scarlet feathers and replace them with green ones, like females. Like Northern Cardinals, only male Scarlet Tanagers have the bright red and black coloring that makes them stand out. Native to the Eastern United States, Scarlet Tanagers are impossible to miss when they stand out from a green forest background. Scarlet Tanager source: Kelly Colgan Azar | CC BY-ND 2.0 | flickr During breeding season, it’s likely you’ll hear the common “chip” of the male as he guards his territory.Ģ. If you live in an area with thick foliage, you may be able to see them nesting. They are seed-eaters and will thrive on sunflower seeds. Females aren’t quite as brightly colored, but they still have tinges of red in their brownish feathers.Ĭardinals are great birds to attract to your bird feeders. The male Northern Cardinal’s cheerful bright red plumage, coupled with his loud and melodic chirping, is sure to attract attention. The Northern Cardinal is probably the most well-known red bird in North America, despite the fact that they only range from the Eastern United States to the Southwest and the Rockies. We hope you enjoy getting to know some of the brightest and boldest colored birds in North America with these 13 types of red birds. North America actually has many birds that sport fiery red plumage, from backyard songbirds to birds who spend their time wading through wetlands. Aside from the well-known cardinal, you may not be able to think of many other types of red birds.
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