The Cardinalidae are a family of passerine birds found in North and South America. The family is comprised of buntings, cardinals, grosbeaks, and tanagers. However, each of these categories of birds have similary named birds in other families. The birds of this family are robust, seed-eating birds with strong bills. The family ranges in size from 12-25 cm. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes are dimorphic - they usuaully have distinctive appearances.