Northern Cardinal

Open edition: Museum-quality giclée print on matte fine art paper (acid-free). Vibrant, long-lasting archival inks. Artist’s digitally printed signature.

5×7” (13×18 cm) — 8×10” (20×25 cm)

8×10” (20×25 cm) — 12×16” (30×41 cm)

12×17” (30×43 cm) — 16×20” (41×51 cm)

16×20” (41×51 cm) — 18×24” (46×61 cm)

20×30” (51×76 cm) — 24×36” (61×91 cm)

Frame not included. Print includes a white border for flexible framing options.

Fits Standard Frames

Works with most stock frames (slight adjustment may be needed)

Border allows trimming to fit your frame perfectly

Edge-to-edge fit with many matted frames

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Extra paper for mounting tabs

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Commitment across seasons

Northern Cardinals mate for life, remaining together year-round rather than just during breeding season. Pairs maintain constant contact through soft contact calls, forage near each other, and defend territory together. When one partner finds good food, it calls the other over to share. This represents sustained partnership built on daily presence, understanding that loyalty is demonstrated through consistent action rather than dramatic gestures.

Energy maintained through seasons

Unlike many songbirds that go quiet after breeding, cardinals sing actively throughout the year—even in winter. Males sing to maintain territory and pair bonds, while females sing from the nest and during foraging. Their bright red plumage (in males) remains vivid year-round, not dulling in winter. This represents sustained energy and presence, understanding that vitality comes from maintaining engagement rather than conserving through withdrawal.

Two voices, shared purpose

Cardinal pairs sing coordinated duets—a behavior rare among songbirds. Both sexes have extensive song repertoires, and mates often answer each other's songs or sing in alternating phrases. Males feed incubating females beak-to-beak multiple times per hour. Both parents feed nestlings equally. This represents partnership built on equal contribution, understanding that strong relationships honor both voices rather than prioritizing one.

Northern Cardinals are non-migratory residents across eastern and central North America, from southern Canada through Mexico and Central America. They inhabit woodland edges, thickets, gardens, parks, and suburban areas—preferring dense shrubby vegetation with nearby open areas. They've expanded their range northward over the past century, adapting to human-modified landscapes and utilizing bird feeders during winter. They're year-round residents throughout their range, maintaining territories through all seasons.

Common Name: Northern Cardinal
Scientific Name: Cardinalis cardinalis
Length: 8-9 inches (21-23 cm)
Weight: 1.5-1.8 ounces (42-48 grams)
Wingspan: 10-12 inches (25-31 cm)
Sexual Dimorphism: Males are brilliant red overall with a black face mask. Females are buff-brown with reddish tinges on wings, tail, and crest, and a lighter face mask
Coloration: Males display vibrant red plumage with black face and throat, red crest, and coral-red conical bill. Females show soft brown plumage with warm reddish accents, black around the bill, and a coral bill. Both have distinctive crests
Distinctive Features: Prominent pointed crest that can be raised or lowered; thick, conical bill designed for seed-cracking; black face mask; year-round singing behavior; non-migratory lifestyle; both sexes sing.

Northern Cardinals are primarily seed-eaters, using their powerful bills to crack sunflower seeds, safflower, and various native seeds. They also eat insects, especially during breeding season when feeding nestlings. They forage on the ground and in low vegetation, often in pairs. They're frequent visitors to bird feeders, preferring platform feeders and feeding stations with nearby cover.

Pairs form long-term bonds and maintain territories year-round. Both sexes sing—unusual among songbirds where typically only males sing. Females often sing from the nest, possibly communicating needs to males who bring food. Courtship involves males feeding females seeds in beak-to-beak exchanges—a behavior that continues during incubation.

Females build cup nests in dense shrubs 3-10 feet high, constructing them from twigs, bark, and grass lined with fine materials. They lay 2-4 eggs and incubate for 11-13 days while males bring food to them on the nest. Both parents feed nestlings for 9-11 days until fledging, and young remain dependent for several more weeks. Pairs typically raise 2-3 broods per season.

Northern Cardinals are highly vocal year-round. Males sing loud, clear whistled songs—variations of "purty-purty-purty" or "cheer-cheer-cheer"—the vocalization featured on this artwork. Females also sing, though typically softer and shorter versions. Both sexes produce distinctive "chip" calls used for contact, alarm, and coordination. Their year-round singing and duetting behavior strengthens pair bonds and maintains territory boundaries through all seasons.

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