20K views · 684 reactions | In our Video of the Week, sound recordist Greg Budney talks about the brilliant song of the Northern Cardinal. Both male and female cardinals sing, and they are some of the first birds to start singing in the year, bringing a blaze of color and sound to the gray days of late winter and early spring. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Facebook

Cardinal bird (Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis): Males are famous for their vivid red feathers and black mask, while females are more brownish with reddish tinges for better camouflage. The bird is named after the bright red robes worn by Catholic cardinals. Unlike most songbirds, both male and female cardinals sing. Females often sing to communicate with their mates, especially during nesting. Males are highly territorial and will aggressively attack their reflection in mirrors or wind

The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is one of the most recognizable and beloved birds in North America. Male cardinals are vibrant red, while females have a mix of warm brown, red tinges, and an orange beak. Both males and females have a distinctive pointed crest on their heads, which they can raise or lower depending on their mood. Males have a black mask around their face and throat, while females have a lighter version. Unlike most songbirds, both male and female cardinals sing, wit

Why exactly is a red cardinal feeding a goldfish? | National Geographic