Northern Cardinal
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Identification

    Overall length of 8 1/2".  Male: All bright red with some black around the base of the bill.  Large crest and the bill is red.  Female: Buffy color below and grayish brown on upper body.  Reddish tinge on bill, crest, wings, and the tail.

Food
    Generally a ground feeding bird that searches around low shrubbery and trees.  Eats insects, spiders, fruits, berries, and weed seeds.  Easily attracted to bird feeders offering sunflower seeds, safflower seed, and cracked corn.

Habitat
    Prefers shrubs near open areas, woods, and suburban yards.
 

 

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