Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) also known as the Redbird or Cardinal, is a medium-sized songbird with a red plumage and black mask over its face and eyes. The song of the Northern Cardinal is a loud whistle that is typically given from the top of a tree to defend its territory. A chipping noise is also used by Northern Cardinal pairs to find each other during dusk or when visibility is limited. The Northern Cardinal is native to southeastern Canada, eastern and southern United States, Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. The Northern Cardinal feeds off mainly seeds, dogwood, wild grapes, buckwheat, grasses, and insects like beetles and cicadas.
The Northern Cardinal has a wingspan in the range of 9.8”-12.2” (25-31 cm) and total weight of 1.5-1.7 oz (42-48 g). The body of the Northern Cardinal has an overall length between 8.3”-9.4” (21-24 cm), body width of 2”-2.4” (5-6 cm), and standing height of roughly 4.3”-5.1” (11-13 cm). The typical lifespan of the Northern Cardinal is between 2-16 years.
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) also known as the Redbird or Cardinal, is a medium-sized songbird with a red plumage and black mask over its face and eyes. The song of the Northern Cardinal is a loud whistle that is typically given from the top of a tree to defend its territory. A chipping noise is also used by Northern Cardinal pairs to find each other during dusk or when visibility is limited. The Northern Cardinal is native to southeastern Canada, eastern and southern United States, Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. The Northern Cardinal feeds off mainly seeds, dogwood, wild grapes, buckwheat, grasses, and insects like beetles and cicadas.
The Northern Cardinal has a wingspan in the range of 9.8”-12.2” (25-31 cm) and total weight of 1.5-1.7 oz (42-48 g). The body of the Northern Cardinal has an overall length between 8.3”-9.4” (21-24 cm), body width of 2”-2.4” (5-6 cm), and standing height of roughly 4.3”-5.1” (11-13 cm). The typical lifespan of the Northern Cardinal is between 2-16 years.
