Last week I saw a beautiful red bird on my neighbors house and it was so cute!
It could have been a ruby-throated hummingbird.
That would be cool. I love hummingbirds. But it was bigger than most of those I have seen. The entire bird was bright red with like a crest on it's head
In that case it was likely a red-crested cardinal. They enjoy living in areas with shrubs or trees and enjoy warmer climates and can grow up to 19 centimeters long.
What does their beak look like? Is it really bright orange?
No, they have a greyish bill. If you enjoy watching and identifying birds I would recommend investing in a bird encyclopedia or a phone app to help you correctly identify the birds you see.
That would be great. I saw this one really long white bird that seemed out of place. Its legs were so long I wondered how it's wings could carry them! I wanted to see what it was, but google wasn't very helpful
The only large white bird with very long legs that I have heard of is the white Ibis. They also have black wingtips and a long curved bill. If you are able to take a picture or sketch what the bird looked like you may have more success with an image search on Google.
Wait, would those be in Oakland? I think I might invest in a good camera. Are there any classes I can sign up for so I can learn about birds more?
The Bird Academy online offers many different courses on bird-related topics such as bird songs and behaviors.