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Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik	Vermilion Cardinal	Northern Cardinal
Bilimsel Ad	Cardinalis phoeniceus	Cardinalis cardinalis
Takım	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Familya	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
Koruma Durumu	Least Concern	Least Concern
Uzunluk	—	22,0 cm (8.7 in)
Kanat Açıklığı	16,9 cm (6.7 in)	30,0 cm (11.8 in)
Ağırlık	29,75 g (1.05 oz)	44,0 g (1.55 oz)
Beslenme	--	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü	3-4	1-5
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Vermilion Cardinal —

Northern Cardinal 22,0 cm

Kanat Açıklığı

Vermilion Cardinal 16,9 cm

Northern Cardinal 30,0 cm

Ağırlık

Vermilion Cardinal 29,75 g

Northern Cardinal 44,0 g

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Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Hiçbiri

Vermilion Cardinal only

🏜️ Desert

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

Vermilion Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

Şarkı

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

Vermilion Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

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

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Koruma Durumu

Least Concern

Vermilion Cardinal

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

Vermilion Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

Tuy

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

Gaga

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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About These Birds

Vermilion Cardinal

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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