Northern Cardinal
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Northern Cardinal
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Unlike many other songbirds in North America, both the male and female cardinals can sing. Usually, only a male songbird is capable of singing.
On a related note, when a female cardinal sings from the nest, it usually means she’s telling the male she needs more food.
The Northern Cardinal is the state bird of seven states, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia, which is more than any other bird.
It is also the mascot of prominent sports teams and schools, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Cardinals, University of Louisville and many more.
During the courtship process, male Northern Cardinals are known to exhibit affection toward females by feeding her beak-to-beak, like this picture from one of our Facebook fans. The tender display of affection is a sight to behold.
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August 5th, 2017
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Comments (18)
Skip Willits
What a wonderful image Elizabeth...I bet he's saying "Man am I glad I only have to do this on Saturday nights"...lol
Mary Wolf
What a unique and wonderful image of this beautiful cardinal who is soaking wet from bathing in the stream. I love the rocky setting, Elizabeth. l/f
Laurie Search
Aww, what a little beauty he/she is!!! That red is stunning!! Fantastic capture, Elizabeth!!! :)))vf