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© 2007 - Walter Bauer, San Antonio, Texas
Field Marks: Male: The only all red bird with a crest; black patch at base of bill. Female: Yellowish brown, with a touch of red; recognizable by its crest and heavy red bill.
Voice: Song, clear, slurred whistles diminishing in pitch.
Range: South Ontario south to the Gulf States; also southwest United States to British Honduras.
Texas Resident throughout most of state (local in west Texas and Panhandle).
Habitat: Woodland edges, thickets, towns. It's nest is a loose cup in bush or thicket. They lay 3-4 eggs which are spotted.