Northern Cardinal vs Black-backed Grosbeak

Cardinalis cardinalis ile kıyaslandığında Pheucticus aureoventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik Northern Cardinal Black-backed Grosbeak
Bilimsel Ad Cardinalis cardinalis Pheucticus aureoventris
Takım Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familya Cardinalidae Cardinalidae
Koruma Durumu Least Concern Least Concern
Uzunluk 22,0 cm (8.7 in)
Kanat Açıklığı 30,0 cm (11.8 in) 22,1 cm (8.7 in)
Ağırlık 44,0 g (1.55 oz) 58,5 g (2.06 oz)
Beslenme Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly … --
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü 1-5 2-3
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Northern Cardinal 22,0 cm
Black-backed Grosbeak
Kanat Açıklığı
Northern Cardinal 30,0 cm
Black-backed Grosbeak 22,1 cm
Ağırlık
Northern Cardinal 44,0 g
Black-backed Grosbeak 58,5 g

Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Northern Cardinal only

Hiçbiri

Black-backed Grosbeak only

Hiçbiri

Northern Cardinal

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

Song & Call Comparison

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'.

Black-backed Grosbeak

Geographic Range & Migration

Northern Cardinal

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

Black-backed Grosbeak

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

Least Concern

Black-backed Grosbeak

How to Tell Them Apart

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

Black-backed Grosbeak

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.

Black-backed Grosbeak

The Black-backed Grosbeak is a large, striking finch found along forest edges and scrubby montane slopes on the eastern Andes from Colombia to Bolivia and Argentina. Males have a black back and head with golden-yellow underparts and a massive bill. It feeds on seeds, berries, and insects, often foraging in the canopy.

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