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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
34.4159, -96.543
Field Notes
Description:
The cardinal is a mid-sized songbird. They are sexually dimorphic, with males being a bright red color, and females showing a brown plumage with a slight red cast to it. Both have a orange, heavy bill, adapted for cracking the shell of nuts.
Habitat:
Natural habitat includes woodlands and shrublands. The bird is primarily a grain-eating species, although it will occasionally eat insects and berries.
Notes:
Northern cardinals can easily be attracted to urban yards by placing a feeder outside with black oil sunflower seeds.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 13, 2012
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