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To many in North America, the Northern Cardinal is the first birdsong of the season one will hear. If you listen often enough though, you might hear one singing at any time of the year.
The song can be a “purr deep purr deep” phrase repeated, or a “freep freep tick tick tick tick tick”. This species can vary quite a bit throughout its wide range, and both females and males are known to sing, though males do so more often.
Learning to identify birdsong by ear can be a satisfying skill for anyone who has interest in birds and nature. In this podcast, birdsong recordist Rob Porter introduces you to the songs found in various habitats across North America.
Recordings are by Rob Porter.
Cover art is by Lauren Helton. https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/