The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a mid-sized songbird in the genus Cardinalis. It is found in southern Canada and the United States, and can also be found in parts of the Hawaii Islands. Its habitat includes woodlands, gardens, shrub-lands, swamps and my backyard.
The Northern Cardinal has a distinctive mask on its face, black for the male and gray for the female. The male (pictured) is a brilliant red, while the female is a light red-brown shade. This bird feeds on seeds, insects and fruit. The male behaves territorially, marking out his territory with song. During courtship, the male feeds seed to the female beak-to-beak. A clutch of three to four eggs is laid, and two to four clutches are produced each year.
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Beautiful..... Real nature is being described. The message is perfectly inspirational.
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