Friday, August 5, 2011

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

  • Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

    The northern cardinal is also known as the Redbird and the Virginia nightingale. The Northern Cardinal is a mid-sized songbird with a body length of 21-23 cm (8.3 to 9 inches). It has a distinctive crest on the head and a mask on the face which is black in the male and gray in the female.

  • American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)

    The American goldfinch is also known as the Eastern Goldfinch and Wild Canary. The male displays brightly colored plumage during the breeding season to attract a mate. The courtship rituals of the American Goldfinch include aerial maneuvers and singing by males.


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