Anna's Hummingbird vs Northern Cardinal
Calypte anna 비교 대상 Cardinalis cardinalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Anna's Hummingbird | Northern Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Calypte anna | Cardinalis cardinalis |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes | Passeriformes |
| 과 | Trochilidae | Cardinalidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 30.0 cm (11.8 in) |
| 체중 | 4.3 g (0.15 oz) | 44.0 g (1.55 oz) |
| 식성 | Nectar, small insects, and tree sap. Visits a wide variety of native and ornamental flowering … | Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … |
| 산란 수 | 2 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Anna's Hummingbird
Chaparral, coastal sage scrub, gardens, parks, and open woodland along the Pacific coast. One of few hummingbirds not fully migratory.
Northern Cardinal
Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Anna's Hummingbird
Male produces a complex, scratchy song with buzzy 'dzzzzt' notes. Gives a nasal 'chee-chee-chee'. Males sing year-round, even in winter; one of few hummingbirds with true song.
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'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Anna's Hummingbird
Western North America from southern British Columbia along the Pacific coast to Baja California. Range has expanded northward.
Northern Cardinal
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.
보전 상태
Anna's Hummingbird
Northern Cardinal
How to Tell Them Apart
Anna's Hummingbird
Metallic bronze-green upperparts. Males have an iridescent rose-red crown and gorget. Females have green upperparts with grey underparts and a small red gorget patch.
Medium-length, straight, thin black bill
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
About These Birds
Anna's Hummingbird
안나 벌새는 북아메리카 서해안에 서식하는 중간 크기의 벌새입니다. 수컷은 화려한 핫핑크색의 목 깃털을 가지고 있으며, 꽃에서 꿀을 먹고 작은 곤충도 잡아먹습니다.
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.