Northern Cardinal

Also known as Common Cardinal, Red Cardinal, Virginia Nightingale

Northern Cardinals bring brilliant color to winter landscapes, where males defend territories year-round with clear, whistling songs delivered from high perches. Unlike many songbirds, both males and females sing, often exchanging duets to coordinate nesting activities and reinforce their pair bond. These adaptable birds are frequent visitors to backyard feeders, cracking open tough seeds with their heavy, cone-shaped red bills.