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Northern Cardinal (juvenile)

Cardinalis cardinalis

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44.1999, -72.5074

Field Notes

Description:

1 person on VT Atlas ID'd this as a female Cardinal. I see no crest, or black on its face. I think this is one for Ashley... It also has a very long tail. It looks buffy/tan until I looked closer up and saw the red.

Reference Links:

Northern Cardinal, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Doren B
Yes, a juvenile Northern Cardinal. The large, almost pyramid-shaped beak is a good clue for this one. The juveniles are slow to develop the black mask and young birds are less inclined to erect their crest feathers.

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PublishedJuly 31, 2016

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