Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Least Concern
The Northern Cardinal is one of the most recognizable birds in North America. Males are brilliant red all over, while females are a warm brown with red touches. They love to visit backyard feeders and sing beautiful songs from treetops.
Size
About the size of a small basketball
Small (15-25 cm)
Wingspan: 28 cm
Weight: 45 g
Colors
Habitat
Diet
How to Identify
Look for the pointed crest on their head and the black mask around their face.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: stable ➡️