Do male and female cardinals look alike?

No, male and female cardinals do not look alike. Male Northern Cardinals are bright red all over, with a distinctive black mask around their face. In contrast, female cardinals are more subdued in color, featuring a warm brownish hue with slight reddish tinges in the wings, tail, and crest, along with the same black mask. This sexual dimorphism helps in differentiating between the two genders.