Northern Cardinal vs Yellow Grosbeak

Cardinalis cardinalis مقارنةً بـ Pheucticus chrysopeplus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Northern Cardinal Yellow Grosbeak
الاسم العلمي Cardinalis cardinalis Pheucticus chrysopeplus
الرتبة Passeriformes Passeriformes
الفصيلة Cardinalidae Cardinalidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول 22,0 cm (8.7 in)
طول الجناح 30,0 cm (11.8 in) 22,2 cm (8.7 in)
الوزن 44,0 g (1.55 oz) 70,15 g (2.47 oz)
النظام الغذائي Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … --
عدد البيض في الوضع 1-5 2-5
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Northern Cardinal 22,0 cm
Yellow Grosbeak
طول الجناح
Northern Cardinal 30,0 cm
Yellow Grosbeak 22,2 cm
الوزن
Northern Cardinal 44,0 g
Yellow Grosbeak 70,15 g

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Northern Cardinal only

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Yellow Grosbeak only

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Northern Cardinal

Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.

Song & Call Comparison

Northern Cardinal

الغناء

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'.

Yellow Grosbeak

Geographic Range & Migration

Northern Cardinal

Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.

Yellow Grosbeak

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

Least Concern

Yellow Grosbeak

How to Tell Them Apart

Northern Cardinal

الريش

Males are brilliant crimson red overall with a black face mask. Females are warm buffy brown with reddish tinges on wings, crest, and tail.

المنقار

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

Yellow Grosbeak

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.

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