Based on 3,471 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Northern Cardinal is most often recorded in April; in Oklahoma it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #2 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in April
Canada Goose
American Robin
Mallard
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
House Sparrow
Blue-winged Teal
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Northern Cardinal appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly January–July, with the most records in April.
How common is Northern Cardinal in Oklahoma?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Oklahoma (3,471 records in our sample).