Cardinals in Texas in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see cardinals in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 10,188 of the 81,412 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for cardinals in Texas
12.5%
of yearly sightings
10,188
records in March
#2
busiest month of 12
81,412
verified records a year
February 11.6%, March 12.5%, April 18%. Busiest month is April at 18%.
81,412 verified observations of cardinals in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When cardinals are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
14,632 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9,260 | 11.4% |
| Februarypeak | 9,428 | 11.6% |
| Marchpeak | 10,188 | 12.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 14,632 | 18% |
| May | 9,034 | 11.1% |
| June | 5,333 | 6.6% |
| July | 4,019 | 4.9% |
| August | 3,331 | 4.1% |
| September | 3,145 | 3.9% |
| October | 3,164 | 3.9% |
| November | 3,850 | 4.7% |
| December | 6,028 | 7.4% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 77,486 |
| Pyrrhuloxia | 3,786 |
| Northern Cardinal × Pyrrhuloxia | 1 |
In Texas, March carries 12.5% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 4.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (18%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The cardinals most often recorded in Texas are Northern Cardinal, Pyrrhuloxia and Northern Cardinal × Pyrrhuloxia. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal77,486 records
- Pyrrhuloxia3,786 records
- Northern Cardinal × Pyrrhuloxia1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in Texas in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 10,188 of the 81,412 verified cardinals sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see cardinals in Texas?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and February.
What month is best for cardinals in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and February, based on 81,412 verified observations.
Which cardinals are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Northern Cardinal, Pyrrhuloxia and Northern Cardinal × Pyrrhuloxia, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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