Red-throated Ant-tanager vs Northern Cardinal
Habia fuscicauda مقارنةً بـ Cardinalis cardinalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Red-throated Ant-tanager | Northern Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Habia fuscicauda | Cardinalis cardinalis |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| الفصيلة | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | 22,0 cm (8.7 in) |
| طول الجناح | 19,1 cm (7.5 in) | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) |
| الوزن | 38,25 g (1.35 oz) | 44,0 g (1.55 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 2-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Northern Cardinal
Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Red-throated Ant-tanager
Northern Cardinal
Loud, clear whistled phrases: 'cheer-cheer-cheer' and 'birdy-birdy-birdy'. Both male and female sing; female song is softer. Alarm is a sharp metallic 'chink'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Red-throated Ant-tanager
Northern Cardinal
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.
حالة الحفاظ
Red-throated Ant-tanager
Northern Cardinal
How to Tell Them Apart
Red-throated Ant-tanager
Northern Cardinal
Males are brilliant crimson red overall with a black face mask. Females are warm buffy brown with reddish tinges on wings, crest, and tail.
Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill
About These Birds
Northern Cardinal
The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven US states, more than any other species. Unlike many songbirds, both males and females sing, often in duets. Cardinals do not migrate and their brilliant red plumage against winter snow makes them a favorite among backyard birdwatchers.