Birds of North America
Puzzle 01 · Around Homes and Gardens · Page 13 in print
Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal’s song is not limited to males: females sing too. Texas Parks and Wildlife notes that both sexes sing almost year-round.
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Bark Strips
Strips of bark used in the nest cup.
Black Mask
The black facial marking of the male.
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Cardinalidae
The family that includes this species.
Cardinalis
The genus of this species.
Chip Notes
The piercing chip calls used to locate a hidden Northern Cardinal.
Cicadas
Insects included in the diet.
Conical Bill
The cone-shaped bill of the bird.
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Female Song
Females as well as males sing.
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Hedgerow
An edge habitat occupied by the bird.
Mate Feeding
The male feeding his female mate early in the breeding season.
Rose Bushes
Rose bushes are among the shrubs used for cardinal nesting.
Safflower
An oilseed that attracts cardinals at backyard feeders.
Sunflower
Seeds eaten at feeders.
Thicket
Dense shrubby habitat occupied by the bird.
Wild Grapes
Wild grape is a fruit food.
Sources
- Northern CardinalNational Audubon Society
- Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Northern Cardinal: OverviewCornell Lab of Ornithology
- Northern Cardinal: Life HistoryCornell Lab of Ornithology
- Feeding BirdsCornell Lab of Ornithology, Project FeederWatch