Northern Illinois | 1/06/2021 11:58 am Local Time | Mostly Cloudy 34°F Calm Winds
In Search of Snowbirds | Female Cardinal In this image, the snow makes a nice background for the Female Cardinal. The Female Cardinal might not be as brilliant red as the male. Still, her subtle feather coloring stands out against the snow.
The Back Story Sometimes, keeping the camera close during lunch pays off. After that, it’s a simple click.
Quick Facts…
| Female Cardinal … Pale brown with reddish tinges. Same red-orange bill & black face mask. | |
| Habitat | Woodland edges in thickets and bushes. Inhabited areas like backyards and parks. |
| Range | Year around in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Well hidden in dense shrubs, vines, or low trees. |
| Diet | Varied diet of mostly seeds and berries as well as many insects like beetles, grasshoppers, etc. |
| Behavior | Sits low in shrubs & trees. Forages on or near the ground and bird feeders. Travel in pairs. |
| Size | Length: 8.3-9.1 in | Weight: 1.5-1.7 oz | Wingspan: 9.8-12.2 in |
