About this photo
This crisp natural wildlife shot features a detailed female cardinal with warm brown feathers, a reddish crest, and bright orange beak resting on a bare twig. It is ideal for nature articles, birdwatching guides, and outdoor themed design projects.
Prompt: “female cardinal with warm brown feathers on a branch” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-lit and anatomically consistent, matching the brief perfectly with only minor softness to the blurred background.
Also searched as: bird on branch · wildlife photography · backyard bird
Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this female cardinal perched on 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: “Female Cardinal Perched On Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/female-cardinal-perched-on-branch-41ad66ac) — 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 “female cardinal with warm brown feathers on a branch” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
- Where can I find more animals images like this?
- Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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