Can I use this northern cardinal on sunflower 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 On Sunflower” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/northern-cardinal-on-sunflower-97f530d8) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1664×2496 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 “photograph of a male northern cardinal, red with a black mask and crest, pulling seeds from a tall sunflower head in a summer garden” 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 On Sunflower — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A red male northern cardinal perches on a sunflower while pulling seeds from its head in a summer garden

About this photo

A sharp, natural daylight shot of a male northern cardinal feeding on sunflower seeds, with soft blurred garden greenery and a distant out-of-focus sunflower in the background. This image works well for wildlife articles, summer nature decor, and birdwatching themed content.

Prompt: “photograph of a male northern cardinal, red with a black mask and crest, pulling seeds from a tall sunflower head in a summer garden” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Anatomically correct, sharply focused, well composed with natural soft background bokeh, perfectly matching the brief with no visible AI artefacts.

Also searched as: red bird on sunflower · summer garden wildlife · bird feeding on seeds · cardinal sunflower photo

Direct file: 1664×2496 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this northern cardinal on sunflower 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 On Sunflower” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/northern-cardinal-on-sunflower-97f530d8) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1664×2496 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 “photograph of a male northern cardinal, red with a black mask and crest, pulling seeds from a tall sunflower head in a summer garden” 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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