Northern Cardinal vs Makaw Skarlet
Cardinalis cardinalis dibandingkan dengan Ara macao
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Northern Cardinal | Makaw Skarlet |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Cardinalis cardinalis | Ara macao |
| Ordo | Passeriformes | Psittaciformes |
| Famili | Cardinalidae | Psittacidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | 22,0 cm (8.7 in) | 85,0 cm (33.5 in) |
| Rentang Sayap | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 110,0 cm (43.3 in) |
| Berat | 44,0 g (1.55 oz) | 1000,0 g (35.27 oz) |
| Diet | Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … | Fruits, nuts, seeds, and flowers from rainforest canopy trees. Visits clay licks to detoxify compounds … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Northern Cardinal
Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.
Makaw Skarlet
Humid tropical lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and forest edges. Requires large mature trees with cavities for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
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'.
Makaw Skarlet
Very loud, raucous squawking screams 'araak-araak'. Also gives chattering contact calls in pairs. Capable of mimicking human speech in captivity. Highly vocal throughout the day.
Geographic Range & Migration
Northern Cardinal
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.
Makaw Skarlet
Southern Mexico through Central America to Amazonian South America, including Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Colombia.
Status Konservasi
Northern Cardinal
Makaw Skarlet
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Makaw Skarlet
Brilliant scarlet red body with bright yellow wing coverts and blue flight feathers and tail. Large white bare facial patch around the eye.
Large, strongly curved bill — pale horn upper mandible, dark lower mandible
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.
Makaw Skarlet
The scarlet macaw is one of the most iconic tropical birds with its dazzling tricolor plumage. These highly intelligent parrots form lifelong pair bonds and can live over 75 years in captivity. They play an important ecological role as seed dispersers in Neotropical rainforests.