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.
Habitat
Woodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, and shrubby areas
Diet
Seeds, grains, fruit, and insects
How common
Common
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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