Cardinal
By Bathgate
21 Jan, 2014
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Bright red cardinals are easily identified by even casual bird watchers. Only males sport the brilliant red plumage for which their species is known. The color is a key to mating success—the brighter the better. Females are an attractive tan/gray.
Cardinals are active songbirds and sing a variety of different melodies.
Cardinals are fairly social and join in flocks that may even include birds of other species. During mating season, however, groups dissolve into pairs. Male birds feed their monogamous partners as they incubate clutches of eggs—typically three per season.
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Thanks Jane. It's a real treat to have them visit my garden. His mate is over at the feeder. This pair has been hanging around my garden for years.
21 Jan, 2014
thats nice :-)
21 Jan, 2014
What beauties they are.Nice to see them together.
22 Jan, 2014
They sure are Suey187. I'm pleased you like them.
24 Jan, 2014
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24 Jan, 2014
I like it too Paul..so colourful..He is putting on a lovely display for his mate..:o)
24 Jan, 2014
Hi Sandra, He is a handsome fella. I wonder how he stands the freezing cold.
25 Jan, 2014
I often wonder that as well..tough aren't they? unlike us wrapped up in layers :o)
25 Jan, 2014
They puff their feathers up don't they.This keeps warm air around their little bodies.:0).Lots don't make it though.
25 Jan, 2014
OH, that's sad. We are having a long spell of deep freezing temps that are not normal. I suppose many won't make it. I can barely stand it myself.
26 Jan, 2014
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thank you for information on the said above bird :-)
lovely photo to, beautiful colour.
21 Jan, 2014