Male Northern Cardinal Close-up

by Jill Nightingale

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Male Northern Cardinal Close-up

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Jill Nightingale

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Photograph - Digital Photograph

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Close-up of a male Northern Cardinal perching on a bit of vegetation growing out of ground in South Florida.
About Northern Cardinals:
This large crested finch has a vivid red body. The black mask and chin contrast with a heavy red bill. Female is duller overall, with red wings and tail washed with gray, and smaller crest. Forages on the ground in trees and bushes. Feeds on seeds, grains, fruits, insects and snails. Hops instead of walking on the ground. Alternates rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
unlike most North American songbirds, both male and female Cardinals sing.
One of the most well known birds in America, the Northern Cardinal, also called Redbird or Common Cardinal, is the State Bird of 7 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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May 20th, 2017

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