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Side-by-Side Comparison

속성	Northern Cardinal	Black-backed Grosbeak
학명	Cardinalis cardinalis	Pheucticus aureoventris
목	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
과	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
보전 상태	Least Concern	Least Concern
체장	22.0 cm (8.7 in)	—
날개 폭	30.0 cm (11.8 in)	22.1 cm (8.7 in)
체중	44.0 g (1.55 oz)	58.5 g (2.06 oz)
식성	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …	--
산란 수	1-5	2-3
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm

Black-backed Grosbeak —

날개 폭

Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm

Black-backed Grosbeak 22.1 cm

체중

Northern Cardinal 44.0 g

Black-backed Grosbeak 58.5 g

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Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

🌲 Forest

Northern Cardinal only

없음

Black-backed Grosbeak only

없음

Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Northern Cardinal

노래

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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보전 상태

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

Least Concern

Black-backed Grosbeak

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How to Tell Them Apart

Northern Cardinal

깃털

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

부리

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

검은등혹부리새는 콜롬비아에서 아르헨티나까지 안데스 동부 산비탈의 숲 가장자리와 관목 경사면에 서식하는 크고 눈에 띄는 핀치새입니다. 수컷은 검은 등과 머리에 황금빛 노란 아랫면과 거대한 부리를 가집니다.

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