Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cardinalidae
Genus: Cardinalis
Species: C. cardinalis
Identifying Characteristics:
Size and Shape:
- Fairly large, 21 cm
- long-tailed
- short, very thick bill
- prominent crest
Color Pattern:
- Male: red all over, with a reddish bill and black face immediatly around the bill
- Females: pale brown overall with reddish tinges in the wings, tail, and crest. Some black face and red-orange beak
Special Adaptations:
- Sit low in shrubs and trees or forage on or near to the ground, often in pairs
- Habitat: woodlands, gardens, shrublands, and swamps
- Nest: dense tangles or shrubs and vines
- Male bird behaves territorially, making out his territory with song
- Cutch size: 2- 4 eggs are laid and 2 - 4 clutches are produced a year
- diet: weed seeds, grains, and fruits
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