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Cardinalis Cardinalis
To many within its range, the northern cardinal is a familiar, crested songbird. Males are a brilliant red. Females are brownish or grayish tan with a reddish tinge. This bird's orange red bill is distinctive. Size: 8.75 inches.
This bird breeds in an array of habitats with shrubs and small trees, including forests, woodlands, marsh and stream edges, hedgerows around agricultural fields, parks, and gardens.
Spotted on Jan 29, 2013
Submitted on Jan 29, 2013
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