This small (5 inch long) adaptable bird is originally from the southwestern US. They were released in New York in 1940's and have expanded their eastern range to include most of the eastern US. The female is a dull brown with faintly streaked breast, while the male has a bright red head, breast and rump.

(download full screen 300 dpi, 50K jpeg image of the female or a 41K jpeg image of the male)