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Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Photo by 21zbarrick
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Field Notes

Description:

The northern cardinal is a mid-sized songbird with a body length of 21–23 cm (8.3–9.1 in). It has a distinctive crest on the head and a mask on the face which is black in the male and gray in the female. The male is a vibrant red, while the female is a reddish olive color.

Habitat:

The Northern Cardinal is found throughout the eastern and central regions of America year round, due to the fact that they do not migrate. They tend to inhabit woodland edges and grassland landscapes with thickets and shrubbery they can hide and nest in.

Notes:

I spotted this cardinal in my backyard on my fence. This cardinal was tagging along with many other cardinals.

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

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PublishedMay 11, 2020

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