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Northern cardinal ... The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), also commonly known as the common cardinal, red cardinal, or simply cardinal, is a bird in the genus Cardinalis.

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Cardinal, any of various medium-size thick-billed species of songbirds of the New World, many with crested heads. The males all sport at least some bright red plumage.

The male Northern Cardinal is unmistakable, our only red bird with a crest (compare to tanagers). The female is duller, but shares a crest, a massive pink bill, and a rather long tail.

Since the 12th century, cardinal has been used as a noun referring to a fundamentally important clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope.

Northern Cardinal The male Northern Cardinal is perhaps responsible for getting more people to open up a field guide than any other bird. They’re a perfect combination of familiarity, conspicuousness, …

The brilliant red of a male Northern Cardinal calls attention to itself when males are around. You can also find cardinals by getting a sense of the warm, red-tinged brown of females – a pattern you can …

Dec 11, 2025 · Cardinals are popular backyard birds. Learn cardinal bird facts, including why male cardinals are red, and where to find cardinals.

Dec 5, 2024 · The Northern Cardinal is a mid-sized songbird, easily recognized by its vibrant cardinal-red plumage, especially in males. Native to North and South America, the Northern Cardinal is also …