Water On His Beak
by D Hackett
Title
Water On His Beak
Artist
D Hackett
Medium
Photograph - Digital
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Water On His Beak by D Hackett
Ranked in the Top 30 in the Bird On A Branch Photo Challenge on ViewBug
This beautiful male Cardinal had been drinking will I was filling up my Mom's bird feeders.
The northern cardinal is so well loved that it has been named the official bird of no fewer than seven U.S. states. Bright red cardinals are easily identified by even casual bird watchers, and are often seen frequenting backyards and bird feeders. When foraging elsewhere the birds eat insects, seeds, grain, fruit, and sap.
Cardinals, also called "redbirds," do not migrate and have traditionally been more common in warmer climes such as the U.S. southeast. However, in recent decades they have expanded their common range north through the United States and even into Canada. This population growth may be due to an increase in winter birdfeeders and to the bird's ability to adapt to parks and suburban human habitats.
Only males sport the brilliant red plumage for which their species is known. The color is a key to mating success�the brighter the better. Females are an attractive tan/gray.
Cardinals are active songbirds and sing a variety of different melodies.
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March 2nd, 2016
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