Question from Pennsylvania, USA (1 Viewer)

[JCA]

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
September 2023
Birdfeeder

Anyone have any thoughts on this bird? The pictures aren’t great. The distinguishing traits (to me) are the tiny black crest, and the longish tail that has some red up near the base of the tail.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[KenM]

Am wondering if it might be a young (disheveled) Northern Cardinal?

Cheers

 

[Jim M.]

Yes, a juvenile Northern Cardinal.

 

[JCA]

Thank you both. Definitely the shape of a cardinal. It’s raining, so that may have affected her crest. I appreciate it!