Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal (<em>Cardinalis cardinalis</em>) is a species of Cardinals &amp; Allies (<em>Cardinalidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a species of Cardinals & Allies (Cardinalidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A brilliant red songbird with a crest and black face mask; the male's vivid red against snow is an iconic North American image; pairs sing duets; a beloved backyard feeder bird in the US.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cardinalis; binomial: Cardinalis cardinalis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 21-23cm. Average lifespan: 5-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
