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Among the Pine Needles
Male Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is a mid-sized songbird with a body length of 21–23 cm (8.3–9.1 in). 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.
Habitat
Its habitat includes woodlands, gardens, shrublands, and wetlands.
Location
Back Yard
Date taken
May, 2021
Scientific name
Cardinalis cardinalis
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
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Supporter
A beauty of a detailed close up, pose, setting, lighting and capture KC, lovely job and many tfs.
 

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Category
North America
Added by
KC Foggin
Date added
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Comment count
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052621NoCard1aWeb copy.jpg
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Date taken
Thu, 27 May 2021 1:44 PM
Dimensions
900px x 973px

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