Northern Cardinal

• comunicaciónBoth sexes sing, which is unusual among temperate songbirds, where song was long thought to be almost entirely a male affair.
• It is the state bird of seven US states, more than any other species, and gives its name to sports teams, universities and brands across the country.
• The female sings as much as the male, which is uncommon among North American birds, and does so from the nest: she appears to be telling the male when to bring food.
• Its red comes from carotenoids in the diet: males with access to better food are redder, and females choose on the basis of that intensity.

Skeleton type

Vertebrate - internal bony skeleton (bird)

Habitat and environment

Hedgerows, scrub, forest edges, gardens and parks of eastern North America and northern Mexico

Sexual maturity

12 months

Gestation / incubation

12 days

Litter / clutch size

3

Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Cardinalis cardinalis

The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.