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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性	Black-cheeked Ant-tanager	Northern Cardinal
学名	Habia atrimaxillaris	Cardinalis cardinalis
目	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
科	Cardinalidae	Cardinalidae
保护状况	Near Threatened	Least Concern
体长	—	22.0 cm (8.7 in)
翼展	18.7 cm (7.4 in)	30.0 cm (11.8 in)
体重	41.03333333333333 g (1.45 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	2	1-5
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager —

Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm

翼展

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager 18.7 cm

Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm

体重

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager 41.03333333333333 g

Northern Cardinal 44.0 g

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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

🌲 Forest

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager only

🏖️ Coastal

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

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager

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

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager

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

Near Threatened

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager

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

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager

黑颊唐纳雀是哥斯达黎加和巴拿马西部热带雨林的特有鸟类，分布范围极为有限。雄鸟头顶红色，颊部黑色，体羽暗红。常跟随行军蚁群活动，捕食被驱赶出来的昆虫。因栖息地受到严重破坏，被列为濒危物种。

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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