Based on 3,990 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Indiana, Northern Cardinal is most often recorded in April; in Indiana it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #2 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal in Indiana by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Indiana in April
American Robin
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-winged Blackbird
House Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Mourning Dove
Eastern Bluebird
Places to look in Indiana
State ParkTurkey Run State Park
State ParkBrown County State Park
State ParkProphetstown State Park
National ForestHoosier National Forest
State ParkMounds State Park
State ParkFalls of the Ohio State Park
FAQ
When does Northern Cardinal appear in Indiana?
Mainly December–June, with the most records in April.
How common is Northern Cardinal in Indiana?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Indiana (3,990 records in our sample).