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Northern cardinal Female

Cardinalis cardinalis

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

Female is heavy with eggs. Gathering nesting material with her mate nearby.

Habitat:

Gardens and wooded areas.This one nestings in the close branches of an Youpon Holly.
Backyard Habitat: The environment is an isolated Yaupon Holly. The thick growth of the holly helps protect small birds from the Mockingbird and the Blue Jay. .

Reference Links:

Northern Cardinal - Cardinalis cardinalis - Overview, Northern Cardinal

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