Can I use this northern cardinal in flight 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: “Northern Cardinal In Flight” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/northern-cardinal-in-flight-bc5a8ab9) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1920×1280 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 “photograph of a male northern cardinal in flight with wings spread, bright red with a black face mask and crest, dark green pines behind” 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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Northern Cardinal In Flight — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Bright red male northern cardinal flies with fully spread wings in front of dark green pine branches

About this photo

A vivid red male northern cardinal is captured mid-flight with wings fully extended against a soft, blurred backdrop of evergreen pine boughs. This dynamic natural shot works well for wildlife editorial, nature blog content, or seasonal graphic design projects.

Prompt: “photograph of a male northern cardinal in flight with wings spread, bright red with a black face mask and crest, dark green pines behind” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well-composed shot with natural muted lighting, accurate cardinal anatomy, and perfect alignment with the brief; only very minor feather detail irregularities visible on extreme close inspection.

Also searched as: red bird flying · wildlife bird photo · pine forest bird · male cardinal wings spread

Direct file: 1920×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this northern cardinal in flight 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: “Northern Cardinal In Flight” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/northern-cardinal-in-flight-bc5a8ab9) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1920×1280 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 “photograph of a male northern cardinal in flight with wings spread, bright red with a black face mask and crest, dark green pines behind” and 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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