Cardinals in Colorado in April
Yes, April is a good month to see cardinals in Colorado. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 68 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for cardinals in Colorado
11.8%
of yearly sightings
8
records in April
#4
busiest month of 12
68
verified records a year
March 11.8%, April 11.8%, May 22.1%. Busiest month is February at 26.5%.
68 verified observations of cardinals in Colorado, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When cardinals are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
February
18 records (26.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 4.4% |
| Februarypeak | 18 | 26.5% |
| Marchpeak | 8 | 11.8% |
| April | 8 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 15 | 22.1% |
| June | 3 | 4.4% |
| July | 0 | 0% |
| August | 3 | 4.4% |
| September | 1 | 1.5% |
| October | 1 | 1.5% |
| November | 3 | 4.4% |
| December | 5 | 7.4% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 53 |
| Pyrrhuloxia | 15 |
In Colorado, April carries 11.8% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 3.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (22.1%) after. The busiest month is February (26.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The cardinals most often recorded in Colorado are Northern Cardinal and Pyrrhuloxia. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal53 records
- Pyrrhuloxia15 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in Colorado in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 8 of the 68 verified cardinals sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see cardinals in Colorado?+
April is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though February and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for cardinals in Colorado?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, May and March, based on 68 verified observations.
Which cardinals are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Northern Cardinal and Pyrrhuloxia, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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