The Shopwada Journal

Northern Cardinal

Species ID guides, backyard how-tos, seasonal birding and gift ideas — written by the Shopwada Field Team.

Audubon's vintage Cardinal Grosbeak plate beside Shopwada's watercolor Northern Cardinal illustration
Bird Guides

Northern Cardinal Identification: Males, Females & Look-Alikes

The red bird at your feeder is easy — but what about the tan one with the orange bill, or the all-red bird with no crest? A field-tested guide to Northern Cardinal...

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