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Northern Cardinal

The adult male is a brilliant crimson red color with a black face mask over the eyes, extending to the upper chest.

The female is fawn-colored, with mostly grayish-brown tones and a slight reddish tint on the wings, crest, and tail feathers. The face mask of the female is gray to black and is less defined than that of the male.

The cardinal is named after cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church, who wear distinctive red robes and caps. The term "northern" in the common name refers to its range, as it is the northernmost cardinal species known.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_cardinal

 

Second place Winner: Beautiful Capture of Week-26 Contest of the Beautiful Capture Group; congratulations.

July 19 2023

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