Cardinal? (1 Viewer)

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trbrnchs39

New member

• Jul 28, 2005

• #1

I am fairly certain this is a cardinal, but cannot see a crest. I didn't note a crest when I saw it in person either. Please forgive a beginner's silly question, but any help would be appreciated. Okay, I'm a moron. here is the pic

 

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Michael W

Mountain Chickadee

• Jul 28, 2005

• #2

You're absolutely correct! You've got a very nice Northern Cardinal there. Sometimes the crest can hide quite annoyingly, but all the other marks point to cardinal.

 

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KC Foggin

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• Jul 28, 2005

• #3

Hello trbrnchs and on behalf of the entire staff here at BirdForum, a warm welcome to you.

Yes, this is the Northern Cardinal. I find that most times when these guys are aware of your presence or are just being watchful their crest will lie down on the top of its head.
Now, this is the time of year when the Cardinals seem to suffer most from mite infestation so there is also the possibility that your Cardinal is starting to show signs of infestation.

 

photo_luver

Well-known member

• Jul 28, 2005

• #4

Yeah thats a cardinal i dont know of very many other american birds that are that red!

 

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trbrnchs39

New member

• Jul 28, 2005

• #5

Thanks all

Thank you for taking the time to reply and help out a newbie