The Northern Cardinal is a vivid red songbird with a pointed crest and a clear, whistled song. Males are brilliant red year-round; females are warm tan with red accents. Both sexes sing.
Best time to see a Northern Cardinal
The best time to see a Northern Cardinal is January–June, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 369,580 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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