Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Cardinals and Grosbeaks (Cardinalidae)

Code 4

NOCA

Code 6

CARCAI

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Deep brown, sometimes appearing black.
Head Pattern: Plain, Masked, Crested or plumed
Crown Color: Red
Forehead Color: Red
Nape Color: Red
Throat Color: Red and black.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 19-23 cm (7.5-9.25 in)
Weight: 45 g (1.6 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Red
Underparts: Red
Upperparts: Red
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides., Short flight just above vegetation or below canopy.
Wingspan Range: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Streaked
Upper Tail: Red
Under Tail: Red
Leg Color: Gray

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