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The male Northern Cardinal's brilliant red plumage makes it one of the most recognisable backyard birds in eastern and central North America.
Interesting facts
- Female cardinals sing too, which is unusual among North American songbirds.
- Cardinals mate for life and often stay paired year-round.
- Their red colour comes from pigments in the fruits and berries they eat.
Habitat
Woodland edges, gardens, shrubland, and backyard feeders.
Food
Seeds, grains, fruit, and insects.