Pyrrhuloxia

Description:

The Desert Cardinal is a medium-sized song bird where the length for both sexes is approximately 8.3 in (21 cm), while the average weight is 0.8–1.5 oz (24–43 g).[3] The most obvious differences between the male Desert Cardinal and the Northern Cardinal are the former's largely coloring. The Desert Cardinal is predominantly brownish-gray with a red breast, a red mask, and a yellow parrot-like bill that is stout and rounded.[2] The females of the two species resemble each other much more closely, but the shapes of their bills are diagnostic. The songs of the two species are identical, though the Pyrrhuloxia's is not quite as loud. This cardinal retains the distinctive long pointed red crest present in all species.

Habitat:

This cardinal is relatively nonmigratory, though it may occasionally stray slightly north of its usual range. The Pyrrhuloxia prefers habitat along stream beds.

Notes:

It's a common bird in this part of the Chihuahuan Desert