1. Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis

2. Range S. Ontario to Gulf States SW. U.S. Mexico to Belize

3. Habitat Woodland edges Thickets Suburban Gardens Nest in dense tangles of shrubs and vines

4. Thickets Thicket- thick or dense growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees.

5. Suburban Gardens

6. Food Seeds and Fruit such as: corn, blackberry, grasses, buck wheat and wild grape Feeds insects to its young primarily such as: beetles, crickets, spiders, butterflies, and cicadas

7. Seasonal Habits Do not migrate Do not molt Always stay bright

8. Color Pattern Males Brilliant red all over. Orange bill. Black face around bill.

9. Color Pattern Female Pale brown overall. Warm reddish tinges in wings, tail, and crest. Black face around orange bill.

10. Any questions?? Sources www.allaboutbirds.org Eastern Birds by Roger Rory Peterson