Yellow-billed Cardinal (Paroaria capitata) is in the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,743 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Yellow-billed Cardinal: observations by month (U.S.)
About Yellow-billed Cardinal
The yellow-billed cardinal (Paroaria capitata) is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It was formerly placed in the Emberizidae and is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae).From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Yellow-billed Cardinal by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2,741 | July | Jun–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Tanagers and Allies)
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Yellow-billed Cardinal?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from June to May.
Where is Yellow-billed Cardinal most often seen?
The most observations come from Hawaii.