Northern Cardinal vs Hepatic Tanager
Cardinalis cardinalis เปรียบเทียบกับ Piranga hepatica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| คุณสมบัติ | Northern Cardinal | Hepatic Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| ชื่อวิทยาศาสตร์ | Cardinalis cardinalis | Piranga hepatica |
| 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) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) |
| น้ำหนัก | 44.0 g (1.55 oz) | 36.35 g (1.28 oz) |
| อาหาร | Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … | -- |
| จำนวนไข่ | 1-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Northern Cardinal
Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
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'.
Hepatic Tanager
Geographic Range & Migration
Northern Cardinal
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.
Hepatic Tanager
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
Northern Cardinal
Hepatic Tanager
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Hepatic Tanager
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.