This is a Northern Cardinal, (Cardinalis cardinalis), and it is a common backyard bird. They eat seeds, insects, grain, fruit, and sap. Male Cardinals are very territorial, and will act aggressively when defending their territory. The red color is only prominent in males, while females have more of a gray and tan color.
This is an American Robin, (Turdus migratorius), and it is a common backyard bird. They can be found across the continent, usually spotted on a lawn or in a tree. They eat insects and fruit, as well as some snails. They create sturdy nests from the inside out (a bowl shape) and produce about 3-5 eggs.
This is a Barred Owl, (Strix varia), and it is a common backyard bird. They live in forests, usually near a source of water. They live around hemlock, maple, oak, hickory, beech, aspen, white spruce, quaking aspen, balsam poplar, Douglas-fir, lodgepole pine, or western larch. They eat a variety of small animals, usually rodents such as mice and squirrel. They nest high in trees and produce anywhere from 1-5 eggs.
This is an American Crow, (Corvus brachyrhynchos), and it is a common backyard bird. They thrive in both forests and in human settings such as small towns and cities. They eat seeds, nuts, grains, fruit, berries, small aquatic animals, and garbage. They nest in trees, producing about 3-9 eggs.
This is an American Goldfinch, (Spinus tristis), and it is a common backyard bird. They enjoy open land with flowers. They eat seeds, an example is sunflower seeds. They nest in shrubs, producing 2-7 eggs.
This is a Downy Woodpecker, (Picoides pubescens), and it is a common backyard bird. They can be found in open woodlands. They eat mainly insects, along with berries, nuts, and grains. They nest in trees, producing around 3-8 eggs.