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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut	Red-throated Ant-tanager	Northern Cardinal
Nama Ilmiah	Habia fuscicauda	Cardinalis cardinalis
Ordo	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Famili	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
Status Konservasi	Least Concern	Least Concern
Panjang	—	22,0 cm (8.7 in)
Rentang Sayap	19,1 cm (7.5 in)	30,0 cm (11.8 in)
Berat	38,25 g (1.35 oz)	44,0 g (1.55 oz)
Diet	--	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …
Ukuran Sarang	2-4	1-5
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Red-throated Ant-tanager —

Northern Cardinal 22,0 cm

Rentang Sayap

Red-throated Ant-tanager 19,1 cm

Northern Cardinal 30,0 cm

Berat

Red-throated Ant-tanager 38,25 g

Northern Cardinal 44,0 g

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Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

🌲 Forest

Red-throated Ant-tanager only

🌿 Wetland

Northern Cardinal only

None

Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Red-throated Ant-tanager

Northern Cardinal

Kicauan

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

Red-throated Ant-tanager

Northern Cardinal

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

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Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Red-throated Ant-tanager

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

Red-throated Ant-tanager

Northern Cardinal

Bulu

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

Paruh

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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About These Birds

Red-throated Ant-tanager

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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