The Rainbow Birds

Perching Ducks –  Family Anatidae

The beautiful Wood Duck is very common in large parts of the United States. Wood Ducks have sharp claws for perching in trees  and nest in tree cavities, up to 60 feet high.
 

Cardinals and Buntings - Family Cardinalidae 

The Lazuli Bunting is found in the western half of the United States. Female Lazuli Buntings are similar to female Indigo Buntings.

Some Painted Buntings will over-winter in the southern United States, especially Florida.