Northern Cardinal vs 붉은꼬리말똥가리

Cardinalis cardinalis 비교 대상 Buteo jamaicensis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Northern Cardinal 붉은꼬리말똥가리
학명 Cardinalis cardinalis Buteo jamaicensis
Passeriformes Accipitriformes
Cardinalidae Accipitridae
보전 상태 Least Concern Least Concern
체장 22.0 cm (8.7 in) 53.0 cm (20.9 in)
날개 폭 30.0 cm (11.8 in) 124.0 cm (48.8 in)
체중 44.0 g (1.55 oz) 1080.0 g (38.10 oz)
식성 Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … Small to medium mammals, especially voles, mice, and rabbits. Also takes birds, reptiles, and large …
산란 수 1-5 2-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm
붉은꼬리말똥가리 53.0 cm
날개 폭
Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm
붉은꼬리말똥가리 124.0 cm
체중
Northern Cardinal 44.0 g
붉은꼬리말똥가리 1080.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Northern Cardinal only

없음

붉은꼬리말똥가리 only

Northern Cardinal

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

붉은꼬리말똥가리

Open country with scattered elevated perches such as trees, poles, and cliffs. Adaptable to farmland, grasslands, roadsides, and suburban areas.

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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'.

붉은꼬리말똥가리

노래

Iconic, raspy descending scream: 'kreeeeee-ar', often used in films for all raptors. Gives short barking 'kak' notes near nest. Juveniles beg with persistent squealing whistles.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Northern Cardinal

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

붉은꼬리말똥가리

North America from Alaska to Panama, including the Caribbean. One of the most common raptors in North America.

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보전 상태

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

Least Concern

붉은꼬리말똥가리

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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

붉은꼬리말똥가리

깃털

Variable plumage from pale to dark morphs. Most adults have rich brown upperparts, a pale breast with a dark belly band, and the characteristic rufous-red tail.

부리

Dark hooked bill with a yellow cere

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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.

붉은꼬리말똥가리

The red-tailed hawk is the most widespread and common hawk in North America. Its screaming cry is so iconic that it is often dubbed over bald eagle footage in films and television. These adaptable raptors thrive in human-altered landscapes and are a familiar sight perched along highways.

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