Cardinal Coloring Pages
Cardinal coloring pages show the bright red songbird with the pointed crest, perched on branches, feeders and snowy twigs. Simple pages suit young kids, and detailed ones suit older children and adults.
Very simple cardinal coloring pages ages 2-4
Easy cardinal coloring pages ages 3-6
Medium cardinal coloring pages ages 6-10
Detailed cardinal coloring pages ages 10+ and adults
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Cardinals stay put through cold months, so many families see them at winter feeders. That makes these pages a good fit for winter, Christmas cards and backyard bird lessons. The male is bright red with a black mask around his orange beak. The female is warm tan with red on her crest, wings and tail, so kids can color a pair.
Snow on white paper looks best when kids leave it uncolored and shade a little light blue underneath. A red cardinal on a white branch makes a striking holiday card.
Fun facts to share while you color
- Male cardinals are bright red, while females are tan with red on their wings, tail and crest.
- Cardinals do not fly south for winter, so you can see them all year.
- Both male and female cardinals sing.
- The cardinal is the state bird of several US states, including Ohio, Virginia and Illinois.
- Cardinals have thick, cone-shaped beaks that are good for cracking seeds.
Ways to use these cardinal pages
- Color a male and a female cardinal and talk about how to tell them apart at a bird feeder.
- Fold a page with a finished cardinal on the front into a winter or holiday greeting card.
- Keep a tally chart beside the window and mark each time the class spots a red bird.
- Find the states where the cardinal is the state bird and color them on a blank US map.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What colors is a female cardinal?
A female cardinal is mostly warm brown or tan with red touches on her crest, wings and tail. She has the same orange beak as the male.
Why are cardinals linked with winter and Christmas?
Cardinals do not migrate, so their red feathers stand out against snow when most other birds have left. That bright red on white makes them a popular winter and holiday picture.
Which states have the cardinal as their state bird?
Seven states do: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
