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