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Northern Cardinal (immature male)

Cardinalis cardinalis

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There were lots in the garden of the house i was staying in Chapel Hill, NC

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Northern Cardinal (immature male)

Cardinalis cardinalis

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LauraMaria
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LauraMaria
Yup, I think Argy nailed it, looks like an immature male cardinal transitioning into adult plumage! They often get bare patches during this phase (like the top of this little dude's head). The red bill is a give away :) Neat!

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