Northern Shrike

Identification A medium sized bird Black mask around eyes Grey colour feathers Tail and wings are black with white tip Wingspan 30-35 cm It's beak is hooked for tearing meat Feet are for perching

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

Scarlet Tanager

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

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

Northern Cardinal

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

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