<P> The oldest wild cardinal banded by researchers lived at least 15 years and 9 months, although 28.5 years was achieved by a captive bird . Annual survival rates for adult northern cardinals have been estimated at 60 to 65%; however, as with other passerine birds, the high mortality of juveniles means that the average lifespan is only about a year . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Newly hatched </P> </Li> <Li> <P> At one week of age </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Female feeding a chick </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Fledgling at a box feeder </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Juvenile male northern cardinal (left) at feeder with female house finch </P> </Li> <Li> <P> - Male Juvenile - Manhasset, NY </P> </Li> <Li> <P> - Female Juvenile - Manhasset, NY </P> </Li> </Ul> <Li> <P> Newly hatched </P> </Li> <Li> <P> At one week of age </P> </Li>

Where do red cardinals live in the winter