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Side-by-Side Comparison

คุณสมบัติ	Northern Cardinal	Golden Grosbeak
ชื่อวิทยาศาสตร์	Cardinalis cardinalis	Pheucticus chrysogaster
อันดับ	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
วงศ์ตระกูล	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
สถานะการอนุรักษ์	Least Concern	Least Concern
ความยาว	22.0 cm (8.7 in)	—
กว้างปีก	30.0 cm (11.8 in)	21.3 cm (8.4 in)
น้ำหนัก	44.0 g (1.55 oz)	56.85 g (2.01 oz)
อาหาร	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …	--
จำนวนไข่	1-5	2-4
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm

Golden Grosbeak —

กว้างปีก

Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm

Golden Grosbeak 21.3 cm

น้ำหนัก

Northern Cardinal 44.0 g

Golden Grosbeak 56.85 g

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Habitat Comparison

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🌲 Forest

Northern Cardinal only

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Golden Grosbeak only

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Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Northern Cardinal

เสียงร้อง

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'.

Golden 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.

Golden Grosbeak

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สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

Least Concern

Golden Grosbeak

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How to Tell Them Apart

Northern Cardinal

ขนนก

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

ปาก

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

Golden 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.

Golden Grosbeak

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