Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Summary 6
The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a North American bird in the genus Cardinalis; it is also known colloquially as the redbird or common cardinal. It can be found in southern Canada, through the eastern United States from Maine to Texas and south through Mexico. It is found in woodlands, gardens, shrublands, and swamps.
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- (c) Jerry Oldenettel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7457894@N04/2133506370
- (c) Michael Rosenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/27918932@N07/3701560723/
- (c) Monteregina (Nicole), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/monteregina/16534783617/
- (c) Henry T. McLin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/hmclin/320452309/
- (c) Henry T. McLin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/hmclin/320453443/
- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinalis_cardinalis
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | red |
| E -underparts | red |
| F - upperparts | red |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | cone |
| K - eye color | black, brown |
| L - head pattern | crested, masked |
| M - crown color | red |
| N - forehead color | red |
| O - nape color | red |
| P - throat color | black, red |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | rounded |
| S - upper tail | red |
| T - under tail | red |
| U - leg color | brown |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
