Northern
Cardinal
(Cardinalis cardinalis)
| Northern
Cardinal Information Length: 7.5 - 9" Habitat: Forest edges; thickets; shrubby swamps; residential areas with dense shrubbery. Dense underbrush is a habitat requirement. |
 
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| Diet:
Weed seeds; waste grain; insects and spiders; snails and slugs; wild fruits and berries. |
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 Identification
tips for the Northern Cardinal |
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 Listen
to the Northern Cardinal |
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| (Sound file provided by and copyrighted to Naturesongs.com, 2003) | ||||
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | |||
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| Cornell
Laboratory of Ornithology Photos of Northern Cardinal, range map, description, sound file, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. |
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