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Close-up portrait of a male northern cardinal with a raised red crest against a soft blurred gray background
Close-up portrait of a male northern cardinal with a raised red crest against a soft blurred gray background

About this photo

Sharp, detailed close-up of a male northern cardinal showing its bright red plumage, distinctive facial mask, and upright crest. The clean blurred background keeps focus on the bird, ideal for wildlife content, nature articles, and decorative print use.

Prompt: “male northern cardinal portrait with a red crest” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with sharp natural detail, correct cardinal anatomy, soft even lighting, and no visible artefacts.

Also searched as: red cardinal portrait · bird close up · wildlife bird photo · red crested bird

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this male northern cardinal portrait 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: “Male Northern Cardinal Portrait” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-northern-cardinal-portrait-0849b6c4) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “male northern cardinal portrait with a red crest” 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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