Northern
Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Adopted: 1943
Permanent residents throughout the state, cardinals nest in woodland margins
and residential shrubbery, with first clutches of eggs usually laid before
the end of April. The bright red male and the brownish-red female both
assist in caring for the young. Two or three broods may be raised each
season.
Sounds:
Cool Links:
Northern
Cardinal - Detailed information from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
USGS Cardinal Information - Identification tips, life history info, distribution maps, taxonomy, sound files, and photos of the birds, nest, and egg.
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