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Norther Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Photo by lin
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Description:

Female

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Mr. Chase
This is actually a male. Females in most birds are dull or camoflauged to blend in with the nest. The males, especially in cardinals, compete for mates by expressing their "strong" genes through brightly colored plumage.

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Maryland Schoolyard Biodiversity Challenge
Mission
Nature's Revival @ Thomas Stone HS
Photographed
PublishedMarch 14, 2012

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