Based on 3,931 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Louisiana, Northern Cardinal is most often recorded in April; in Louisiana it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #2 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal in Louisiana 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 Louisiana in April
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Great Egret
Laughing Gull
Carolina Wren
Prothonotary Warbler
Blue Jay
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Places to look in Louisiana
State ParkFort Jesup
National ForestKisatchie National Forest
State ParkChemin-A-Haut State Park
State ParkSt. Bernard State Park
State ParkBayou Segnette State Park
State ParkLake Bruin State Park
FAQ
When does Northern Cardinal appear in Louisiana?
Mainly January–May, with the most records in April.
How common is Northern Cardinal in Louisiana?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Louisiana (3,931 records in our sample).