1. Northern Shrike

2. Identification A medium sized bird Black mask around eyes
Grey colour feathers
Tail and wings are black with white tip
Wingspan cm
It's beak is hooked for tearing meat
Feet are for perching

3. Habitat and Song Prefers the edges of coniferous forests
It migrates in the winter to as far south as California
Breeds in the tundra of the North
Short trills and notes
Often mimics other birds songs like the Blue Jay

4. Scarlet Tanager

5. Identification Medium size bird Red or Scarlet coloured feathers
Black wings and tail
Females are olive coloured
Short beak for catching insects
Claws are for perching

6. Habitat and Song Deciduous forests, woodlands Places with large trees
Prefers the forest canopy
The song can sound like a distorted version of a Robin's song
The most common song is chick-bree

7. Northern Cardinal

8. Identification Medium sized bird Bright red Long tail
Feathers are black around the beak
Females are pale brown with a reddish tinge
Feathery crest
Feet are for perching
Beak is orange and very thick for catching insects and eating seeds

9. Habitat and Song Lives in forests or think bushes
Often found in backyards
Found in the U.S. and is moving more North
Common song is purdy purdy or a metallic chip