One of the most popular and most colorful birds in North America. Seven States name it their State Bird!
Medium sized song bird Large crest on head Heavy conical red bill Black throat Face surrounded by black Long red tail Male entirely brilliant red, female greyish with red tail and wings
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Size
Length 8 - 9 inches, wingspan 10 - 12 inches
Weight
42 - 48 grams, 1.6 - 1.7 ounce
Habitat
Forest edges, suburbs, hedges, shrubs and small trees
Nest
Open bowl of weeds and twigs lined with leaves, bark and grasses - concealed in a thicket
Eggs
2 - 5 buffy white eggs with medium brown spots, incybation 11 - 13 days, fledge 7 - 13 days
Food
Seeds, buds, fruits, insects
Voice
Song - a series of clear whistles. Call - a sharp "chip"
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