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Northern Cardinal (male)

Cardinalis cardinalis

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

The Northern Cardinal is a fairly large, long-tailed songbird with a short, very thick bill and a prominent crest. Cardinals often sit with a hunched-over posture and with the tail pointed straight down. Male cardinals are brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill and black face immediately around the bill.

Habitat:

Morning and the song starts early in the top of the trees. Wildlife habitat garden.

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Comments (6)

Thanks Jemma :) the garden is quite loud with all the birds declaring their territory.
The third one should be put on a Christmas card!

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