Northern Cardinal
© Ellen Schmidt
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What they eat: Northern Cardinals eat mainly seeds and fruit, supplementing these with insects. Large tube, large hopper, platform, and ground feeders are best for attracting Northern Cardinals. |
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Where they live: These birds prefer living in forests, overgrown fields, and backyard habitats. They are found throughout eastern and central North America, from southern Canada into parts of Mexico and Central America. |
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Did you know? The brighter a male Cardinal’s red color, the more he has eaten foods that have boosted his health and strength. |
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How they sound: The Cardinal’s song has syllables which sound like the bird is saying cheer, cheer, cheer or birdie, birdie, birdie. |
To learn more, visit the Cornell Lab's free website: www.allaboutbirds.org.
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