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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)



__How to Recognize a Northern Cardinal__: 8 inches tall, distinctive crested head, sexually colour dimorphic (males bright red with a black mask, females duller brownish red iwth a grey mask) __Wingspan__: 10-12 inches  __Lifespan__: 10-15 years   __Vocalization__: []  __Habitat__: Eastern North America (Southern Canada, Eastern US Coast, Eastern Mexico): Maine through Texas  __Diet__: omnivorous: betles, cicadas, grass, seeds, bark, snails, fruit, weeds, etc. __Fun Facts__: ‍Both males and females sing ‍.