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Red Cardinal Facts
The Northern Cardinal gets its name from the red robes used by cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals have become increasingly common in northern areas, perhaps as a result of global warming. This adaptable bird breeds and winters in the same place.
The northern cardinal is so well loved that it has been named the official bird of no fewer than seven U.S. states. Bright red cardinals are easily identified by even casual bird watchers, and are often seen frequenting backyards and bird feeders. When foraging elsewhere the birds eat insects, seeds, grain, fruit, and sap.
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Males can be aggressive when defending their territory, and they frequently attack other males who intrude. This tendency sometimes leads cardinals to fly into glass windows, when they charge an "intruding bird" that is really their own reflection.
The male is bright red with a black face, feathered red crest, and a cone-shaped red bill. The female has a pink bill and is grayish with dull red on crest, wings, and tail.
Cardinals are active songbirds and sing a variety of different melodies.
You may read more at this site where I found some of this information: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/cardinal/
Length:
The Northern Cardinal measures 8-9".
Habitat:
Woods, shrubbery, parks, gardens.
Range:
Eastern U.S. and west to Arizona.
More Red Cardinal Facts and pretty pictures.
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