Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="northern-cardinal"></birdfyi-bird>Marked by striking sexual dimorphism, the Northern Cardinal pairs a brilliant crimson male, black-masked and crested, with a warm buffy-brown female tinged red on wings, crest, and tail. Both sexes sing loud, clear whistled phrases such as 'cheer-cheer-cheer' and 'birdy-birdy-birdy', the female's song softer than the male's. Its thick, conical, orange-red bill suits a diet of seeds, grains, fruits, and insects, taken mainly on the ground or in low shrubbery, and it is a frequent visitor to feeders stocked with sunflower seeds. It favours woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburbs across eastern and central North America, and its range is expanding northward. Cup nests hold one to five eggs, incubated for 11 to 13 days, with young fledging at 7 to 13 days. The species is classified as Least Concern.
के बारे में
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 22.0 cm | 8.7 in |
| पंखों का फैलाव | 30.0 cm | 11.8 in |
| वजन | 44.0 g | 1.55 oz |
पहचान
पंख
Males are brilliant crimson red overall with a black face mask. Females are warm buffy brown with reddish tinges on wings, crest, and tail.
चोंच
Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill
Habitat & Range
Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.
भौगोलिक वितरण
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.
Diet & Feeding
Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly on the ground or in low shrubbery.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 7-13 days.
अंडों की संख्या
1-5
ध्वनि
गीत
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'.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| कुल | Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks) |
| Genus | Cardinalis |
| प्रजातियां | Cardinalis cardinalis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Rotkardinal |
| Spanish | Cardenal Rojo |
Distribution
Northern Cardinal has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Other species in the Cardinalidae family