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Northern Cardinal — printable fact sheet
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Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
The Northern Cardinal is a striking songbird renowned for its vibrant red plumage in males and soft brownish tones with red accents in females. This medium-sized bird is easily recognized by its distinctive crest and strong, conical beak adapted for cracking seeds. Native to Nor…
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- The Northern Cardinal is the state bird of seven U.S. states, more than any other bird species.
- Northern Cardinals are one of the few North American songbirds in which both males and females sing. Unlike most songbirds, Northern Cardinals do not migrate and can be seen year-round within their range.
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