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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo	Ecuadorian Seedeater	Northern Cardinal
Nombre científico	Amaurospiza aequatorialis	Cardinalis cardinalis
Orden	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Familia	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
Estado de conservación	Not Evaluated	Least Concern
Longitud	—	22,0 cm (8.7 in)
Envergadura	—	30,0 cm (11.8 in)
Peso	—	44,0 g (1.55 oz)
Dieta	--	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …
Tamaño de la puesta	--	1-5
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Ecuadorian Seedeater —

Northern Cardinal 22,0 cm

Envergadura

Ecuadorian Seedeater —

Northern Cardinal 30,0 cm

Peso

Ecuadorian Seedeater —

Northern Cardinal 44,0 g

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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

🌲 Forest

Ecuadorian Seedeater only

Ninguno

Northern Cardinal only

Ninguno

Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Ecuadorian Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

Canto

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'.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Ecuadorian Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

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

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Estado de conservación

Not Evaluated

Ecuadorian Seedeater

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

Ecuadorian Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

Plumaje

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

Pico

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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About These Birds

Ecuadorian Seedeater

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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