Based on 15,145 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Northern Cardinal is most often recorded in April; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #5 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal in New York 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 New York in April
American Robin
Canada Goose
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
European Starling
Mourning Dove
White-throated Sparrow
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Northern Cardinal appear in New York?
Mainly December–September, with the most records in April.
How common is Northern Cardinal in New York?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (15,145 records in our sample).