The Northern Cardinal is fairly common at big canoe. They are a year round resident and breeder. They are commonly seen at sun flower feeders.
Cardinal, Northern
Juveniles
Cheer Reitt Reitt ...
Reitt Cheer Cheer ...
Length: 8.75"
The male is unmistakable with his brilliant red plumage, black mask, and red beak.
The female is a warm brown overall color and like the male has a black face and red beak.
Both males and females are very vocal. Their song goes "Cheer reitt reitt..." or "Reitt cheer cheer ....
Their call is a somewhat metalic chip:
Habitat: Brushy woodland edges