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A male northern cardinal with an open beak perches on a flowering dogwood branch in spring
A male northern cardinal with an open beak perches on a flowering dogwood branch in spring

About this photo

A vibrant male northern cardinal appears to sing while perched on a blossoming dogwood branch set against a soft blurred green background. This natural wildlife shot is ideal for spring nature content, birdwatching articles, and seasonal decorative designs.

Prompt: “cardinal singing on a dogwood branch in spring” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief perfectly, with natural lighting, anatomically correct bird details, and no visible artifacts.

Also searched as: northern cardinal singing · spring bird photo · dogwood branch blossom · wildlife bird stock image · red cardinal on flower branch

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this cardinal singing on dogwood branch photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Cardinal Singing On Dogwood Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cardinal-singing-on-dogwood-branch-8e3eed58) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “cardinal singing on a dogwood branch in spring” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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