Bird Number 2

This is the Northern Cardinal. The Cardinal on the far left is a fully grown male cardinal. The Cardinal in the Middle is the new born baby chick and the Cardinal on the far right is the female Cardinal. The Northern Cardinal has a varied diet that ranges from seeds and fruit, to insects and even very small animals.Cardinals are noted for their loud, clear whistled songs, often sung from a high treetop song post. Females will counter sing, duetting with males usually after the males have established territories and before nesting begins. Northern Cardinals are a medium sized birds about 8.5 inches in length with short, rounded wings, a long tail, a heavy conical bill, and a crest. These birds are very often seen in back yards. These birds are permanent residents thru out their ranges. The famale builds the nest while the male keeps a close eye on her surroundingss.