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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut	Northern Cardinal	Yellow Grosbeak
Nom scientifique	Cardinalis cardinalis	Pheucticus chrysopeplus
Ordre	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Famille	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
Statut de conservation	Least Concern	Least Concern
Longueur	22,0 cm (8.7 in)	—
Envergure	30,0 cm (11.8 in)	22,2 cm (8.7 in)
Poids	44,0 g (1.55 oz)	70,15 g (2.47 oz)
Régime alimentaire	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …	--
Taille de la couvée	1-5	2-5
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Northern Cardinal 22,0 cm

Yellow Grosbeak —

Envergure

Northern Cardinal 30,0 cm

Yellow Grosbeak 22,2 cm

Poids

Northern Cardinal 44,0 g

Yellow Grosbeak 70,15 g

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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

🌲 Forest

Northern Cardinal only

Aucun(e)

Yellow Grosbeak only

Aucun(e)

Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Northern Cardinal

Chant

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

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Geographic Range & Migration

Northern Cardinal

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

Yellow Grosbeak

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Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

Least Concern

Yellow Grosbeak

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How to Tell Them Apart

Northern Cardinal

Plumage

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

Bec

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

Yellow Grosbeak

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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.

Yellow Grosbeak

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Related Comparisons

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