Black-cheeked Ant-tanager vs Northern Cardinal
Habia atrimaxillaris comparé à Cardinalis cardinalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-cheeked Ant-tanager | Northern Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Habia atrimaxillaris | Cardinalis cardinalis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | 22,0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Envergure | 18,7 cm (7.4 in) | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) |
| Poids | 41,03333333333333 g (1.45 oz) | 44,0 g (1.55 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager only
Northern Cardinal only
Aucun(e)
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.
Statut de conservation
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
The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager is a Near Threatened species restricted to the Osa Peninsula and adjacent areas of southwestern Costa Rica, with males displaying a red crest, black cheeks, and a rose-red throat. It inhabits the interior of humid lowland forests, where it associates with army ant swarms to capture insects flushed by the ants. Deforestation on the Osa Peninsula poses the main threat to this species.
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.