All About the Northern Cardinal

Possibly the most easily recognized bird anywhere, the cardinal offers a melodious song, splashy red color and jaunty crest all year, since it does not migrate in winter. The female sports a subtler brown. Its heavy conical bill is good for cracking hard seed hulls but is also adept at eating soft fruits and insects like potato bugs and tomato hornworms. Cardinals really enjoy birdbaths. A bit of clean water will provide you with lots of lively entertainment.

 

Cardinals and other birds love to eat salt. Put out a bowl of rock salt to see more of them.