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Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика	Carrizal Seedeater	Northern Cardinal
Научное название	Amaurospiza carrizalensis	Cardinalis cardinalis
Отряд	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Семейство	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
Охранный статус	Not Evaluated	Least Concern
Длина	—	22,0 cm (8.7 in)
Размах крыльев	—	30,0 cm (11.8 in)
Масса	13,0 g (0.46 oz)	44,0 g (1.55 oz)
Питание	--	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …
Размер кладки	--	1-5
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Carrizal Seedeater —

Northern Cardinal 22,0 cm

Размах крыльев

Carrizal Seedeater —

Northern Cardinal 30,0 cm

Масса

Carrizal Seedeater 13,0 g

Northern Cardinal 44,0 g

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Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Carrizal Seedeater only

Нет

Northern Cardinal only

🌲 Forest

Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Carrizal Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

Пение

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'.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Carrizal Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

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

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Охранный статус

Not Evaluated

Carrizal Seedeater

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

Carrizal Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

Оперение

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

Клюв

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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About These Birds

Carrizal Seedeater

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.

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