Physical Traits: The bright red crested male is unmistakable. Adults of both sexes have bright orange-red bills; bills of juveniles are brown. They have loud, slurred whistles. They are abundant throughout their range.

Habitat: They forage in covered thickets. They're a shy bird and prefer eating from platform feeders with a sheltered roof. Their nests are loose cups of twigs, leaves and bark placed in brush near the ground.

Recommended Feeder: Lyric Cardinal Feeder

Feeder Tips: Cardinals prefer feeding on platforms. We recommend Lyric's Cardinal Feeder. It is covered by a cedar-shingled roof providing protection to the food and refuge to the birds. Ground feeding can be risky for the bird, so place the feeder in an open area where he can easily detect danger. Provide cover with shrubs and trees for the birds to fly to safely.

States and Regions Found: They are located in the eastern United States and throughout Mexico.