Black-cheeked Ant-tanager vs Northern Cardinal
Habia atrimaxillaris comparado con Cardinalis cardinalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Black-cheeked Ant-tanager | Northern Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Habia atrimaxillaris | Cardinalis cardinalis |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 22,0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Envergadura | 18,7 cm (7.4 in) | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) |
| Peso | 41,03333333333333 g (1.45 oz) | 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 | 2 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager only
Northern Cardinal only
Ninguno
Northern Cardinal
Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Black-cheeked 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
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
Northern Cardinal
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.
Estado de conservación
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
Northern Cardinal
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-cheeked 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
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
El tangara hormiguero de garganta negra es un tangara endémico de Costa Rica y el oeste de Panamá. El macho tiene plumaje rojo brillante con garganta y mejillas negras. La hembra es olivácea. Habita en el sotobosque de bosques húmedos de tierras bajas del Caribe. Asociado frecuentemente con bandadas mixtas de especies y con colonias de hormigas guerreras. Se alimenta de insectos y frutos.
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.