The most eye-catching red-colored birds

In the wild animal world, there are many species with bright red feathers, but the most outstanding ones are birds. The birds with red feathers always impress humans with their attractive appearance. If you are a bird lover and interested in red birds, please refer to the list below through this article. Let’s follow along!

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1. Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis)

The Northern Cardinal is native to North America and has been adopted as the emblem of this region. This bird species is adorned with half red and white feathers. Its red head makes it stand out from the crowd. A special feature of this bird species is that its feathers can change from a lighter shade to pink during the molting season. During winter, the red feathers of the Northern Cardinal become darker and more prominent.

2. Scarlet Minivet

The Scarlet Minivet is a species of bird that cannot be ignored in the list of beautiful red birds. This bird belongs to the cuckoo family and is found in tropical forests in Vietnam, Laos, China, Thailand, Cambodia, and other areas. In terms of appearance, the Scarlet Minivet has a red crest that extends from its head to the upper back, while the rest of its feathers are green. The red crest only appears in males and not in females. The female’s feathers have more green and less vibrant red than the male’s. You can easily distinguish between male and female birds through these color characteristics. The clear chirping of this bird creates a relaxing atmosphere, harmonizing nature and humans.

3. North American Red-headed Finch

Lovers are certainly familiar with the North American Red-headed Finch. In terms of appearance, this bird is similar in size to the Vietnamese sparrow. Its large, thick beak is a powerful tool for foraging and eating seeds. The bird is impressive with its colorful red feathers covering its head, neck, chest, part of its back, and tail feathers. In addition, its cheerful chirping immediately makes you feel happy. The North American Red-headed Finch is mainly found in the United States, Mexico, and southern parts of Canada.

4. Crimson Sunbird

The Crimson Sunbird is a bird species with habits similar to those of flycatchers, such as feeding on insects and nectar from flowers. In terms of appearance, this bird is small, only 10cm in size, which allows them to fly at high speeds in the sky. They have a bright red plumage on their head, neck, and chest, while the tail is a deeper shade of red, and the belly is either white or light brown. Overall, the red color on the head, neck, and chest makes them attractive and distinctly different from other bird species. The Crimson Sunbird is often found in forests in Southeast Asia.

5. Scarlet Macaw

The Scarlet Macaw is a parrot species that lives in tropical regions, preferring warm climates. You can easily find them in dense forests in Central and South America. Both male and female birds of this species have red feathers, including the head. In addition, the blue color on the wings is speckled with yellow, making them stand out in a crowd. Nowadays, the Scarlet Macaw has become a pet in many countries around the world because of their attractive appearance and intelligence.

6. Scarlet Ibis

This red stork is a species of large wading bird with the brightest red plumage of any bird in the world. Both male and female birds have red plumage from head to toe, even their bills are slightly reddish. During breeding season, the female’s red coloration becomes slightly darker. Scarlet Ibis is commonly found in coastal wetlands, marshes, and estuaries from northern South America (Venezuela) to the end of Brazil. Due to their friendly nature towards humans, this bird species has become popular worldwide. The Scarlet Ibis is also the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.

In summary, we hope that this article has provided you with interesting and useful information about the top red-colored bird species in the world.

1. Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus):
   • Native Region: Americas (North and South)
   • Features: Deep red plumage with a slender build.
2. Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans):
   • Native Region: Australia
   • Features: Crimson red with blue and black markings.
3. Red-and-yellow Barbet (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus):
   • Native Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
   • Features: Red head, yellow throat, and black and white body.
4. Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus):
   • Native Region: North America
   • Features: Brown with a red crescent on the nape.
5. Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava):
   • Native Region: South Asia
   • Features: Small finch with bright red plumage.
6. Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus):
   • Native Region: South and Southeast Asia
   • Features: Wild ancestor of domestic chickens with red and gold plumage.
7. Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus):
   • Native Region: North and Central America
   • Features: Black with red and yellow shoulder patches.
8. European Robin (Erithacus rubecula):
   • Native Region: Europe
   • Features: Orange-red breast with a grayish-brown body.
9. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus):
   • Native Region: South America (Andes)
   • Features: Striking orange plumage with a distinctive crest.
10. Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea):
    • Native Region: Himalayas, Southeast Asia
    • Features: Bright red bill and vibrant yellow and red plumage.
11. Rhode Island Red (Gallus gallus domesticus):
    • Domestic chicken breed with red plumage, commonly used for egg production.
12. Strawberry Finch (Amandava amandava):
    • Native Region: South Asia
    • Features: Small finch with red plumage and black markings.
13. Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii):
    • Native Region: Australia
    • Features: Red cap on the head with a black and white body.
14. Northern Parula (Setophaga americana):
    • Native Region: North America
    • Features: Blue-gray and yellow with a reddish eye ring.
15. Australian King-Parrot (Alisterus scapularis):
    • Native Region: Australia
    • Males have a combination of red, green, and blue plumage.
16. Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus):
    • Native Region: South America (Amazon Rainforest)
    • Displays a mix of red and green feathers.
17. Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis):
    • Native Region: East Asia
    • Recognized for its elegant stature and red crown.
18. Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja):
    • Native Region: Americas
    • Has pinkish-red plumage, especially during breeding season.

These red-colored birds showcase the diversity of bird species around the world, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of avian life.