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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性	Blackish-blue Seedeater	Northern Cardinal
学名	Amaurospiza moesta	Cardinalis cardinalis
目	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
科	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
保护状况	Least Concern	Least Concern
体长	—	22.0 cm (8.7 in)
翼展	12.3 cm (4.8 in)	30.0 cm (11.8 in)
体重	13.5 g (0.48 oz)	44.0 g (1.55 oz)
食性	--	Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …
产卵数	3	1-5
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Blackish-blue Seedeater —

Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm

翼展

Blackish-blue Seedeater 12.3 cm

Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm

体重

Blackish-blue Seedeater 13.5 g

Northern Cardinal 44.0 g

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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

🌲 Forest

Blackish-blue Seedeater only

无

Northern Cardinal only

无

Northern Cardinal

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Blackish-blue Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

鸣唱

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

Blackish-blue Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

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

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保护状况

Least Concern

Blackish-blue Seedeater

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

Blackish-blue Seedeater

Northern Cardinal

羽毛

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

喙

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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About These Birds

Blackish-blue Seedeater

暗蓝色种子雀（Amaurospiza moesta）是一种小型雌雄二型的雀；雄鸟全身深石板蓝色至黑色，雌鸟棕色。属裸鼻雀科（Thraupidae），分布于南美洲竹林，依赖竹子结实繁殖。

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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