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Cardinalidae - cardinals, grosbeaks, saltators, buntings

Indigo BuntingThe birds in this family are medium-sized and eat seeds. They have strong, cone-shaped bills that can crack open seeds. They usually live in open areas or at the edges of woodlands. They are found in North and South America. Males in this family are usually more brightly colored than females.










Endangered in NH Endangered in N.H.
Threatened in NH Threatened in N.H.
Introduced Introduced
Endangered in the US Endangered in U.S.
Threatened in the US Threatened in U.S.
Breeds Breeds in N.H.

  New Hampshire Species    Other North American Species
Blue Grosbeak
Dickcissel
Evening Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Northern Cardinal
Pine Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
 
Painted Bunting
Pyrrhuloxia
Black-faced Grosbeak
Black-headed Grosbeak
Black-headed Saltator
Black-thighed Grosbeak
Blue Bunting
Blue-black Grosbeak
Buff-throated Saltator
Crimson-collared Grosbeak
Grayish Saltator
Lazuli Bunting
Lesser Antillean Saltator
Orange-breasted Bunting
Rose-bellied Bunting
Slate-colored Grosbeak
Streaked Saltator
Varied Bunting
Yellow Grosbeak
Yellow-green Grosbeak

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