Cardinals are most well known for their bright red colors on a snowy winter day - the Cardinalis cardinalis is named of course for its red feathers. The males are bright red with a crest and pointed beak. The females are brown, with the same crest and pointed beak.

More Information about the Northern Cardinal
Female Northern Cardinal Photos



Look at the crest on these four pictures, how the bird changes his head feathers.





Here are two photos of a cardinal (on the left) with a rosebreasted grosbeak (on the right)





Five more of the Cardinal











Two of a cardinal in the snow





Plus a short Cardinal video (MPG)

Cardinal MPG Movie


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More Information about the Northern Cardinal

Female Northern Cardinal Photos

Presents with a Cardinal Theme
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