Spot, identify, and admire these stunning red-feathered visitors!
– Name: Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) – Where You’ll See Them: Year-round in the eastern & southern U.S. – Fun Fact: Males are bright red, while females have a warm brown tone!
– Name: Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) – Where You’ll See Them: Summer visitor in eastern forests 🌳 – Fun Fact: In winter, they turn yellow-green—only summer brings their fiery red!
– Name: Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) – Where You’ll See Them: Southeastern U.S. in summer ☀️ – Fun Fact: Loves to snack on bees & wasps! 🐝
– Name: House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) – Where You’ll See Them: Backyards, gardens, and feeders across the U.S. – Fun Fact: Their red color comes from their diet—more carotenoids mean deeper reds!
– Name: Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) – Where You’ll See Them: Southwest U.S. and Central America 🌵 – Fun Fact: Males perform a dazzling aerial dance to impress females!
✅ Offer black-oil sunflower seeds & safflower ✅ Provide fresh water in birdbaths ✅ Plant native berry-producing shrubs ✅ Keep feeders clean & safe from predators
🌟 Now that you know your fiery red visitors, keep an eye out! 💬 Which red bird is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!