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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性	Northern Cardinal	Black-backed Grosbeak
学名	Cardinalis cardinalis	Pheucticus aureoventris
目	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
科	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
保全状況	Least Concern	Least Concern
体長	22.0 cm (8.7 in)	—
翼開長	30.0 cm (11.8 in)	22.1 cm (8.7 in)
体重	44.0 g (1.55 oz)	58.5 g (2.06 oz)
食性	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …	--
一腹卵数	1-5	2-3
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm

Black-backed Grosbeak —

翼開長

Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm

Black-backed Grosbeak 22.1 cm

体重

Northern Cardinal 44.0 g

Black-backed Grosbeak 58.5 g

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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

🌲 Forest

Northern Cardinal only

None

Black-backed Grosbeak only

None

Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Northern Cardinal

さえずり

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'.

Black-backed 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.

Black-backed Grosbeak

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保全状況

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

Least Concern

Black-backed Grosbeak

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How to Tell Them Apart

Northern Cardinal

羽毛

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

くちばし

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

Black-backed 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.

Black-backed Grosbeak

アンデス山脈東斜面からボリビア、ブラジルにかけて分布するイカルの一種で、黄色い腹部が特徴的。森林縁辺部と低木林に生息し、果実、昆虫、種子を採食する。

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