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Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Photo by Liam
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A common feeder bird throughout much of the States, the Cardinal is among the most familiar birds. Males are highly territorial and are often seen fighting their own reflection.

Habitat:

Urban

Notes:

One female is missing an eye, possibly from a close escape from a cat.

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Comments (8)

I love how you got male and female in that spotting, and the back-round just makes it a whole lot better!
The Redbuds are absolutely beautiful right now, especially with all the birds perched in 'em.
I see red-buds are blooming! Man, I miss those trees.

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