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September 8, 2006

Friday Feathers

The male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is an all-red bird with a black mask that extends from the face down to the chin and throat.

The male feeds young of the first brood by himself while the female builds a second nest. The name comes from the Latin word cardinalis, which means "important." Very territorial in spring, it will fight its own reflection in a window. Non-territorial during winter, gathering in small flocks of up to 20 birds. Both the male and female sing and can be heard anytime of the year.

Wife and kid below. ;-)

Cindy

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Brain matter deposited by: zed on September 8, 2006 3:33 PM