Cardinal Perched #1
by Brian Wallace
Title
Cardinal Perched #1
Artist
Brian Wallace
Medium
Photograph - 2d Digital Image
Description
Cardinals, in the family Cardinalidae, are passerine birds found in North and South America. They are also known as cardinal-grosbeaks and cardinal-buntings. They are robust, seed-eating birds with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinctive appearances. The northern cardinal type species was named by colonists for the male's red crest, reminiscent of a Catholic cardinal's biretta.
The male Northern Cardinal is perhaps responsible for getting more people to open up a field guide than any other bird. They’re a perfect combination of familiarity, conspicuousness, and style: a shade of red you can’t take your eyes off. Even the brown females sport a sharp crest and warm red accents. Cardinals don’t migrate and they don’t molt into a dull plumage, so they’re still breathtaking in winter’s snowy backyards. In summer, their sweet whistles are one of the first sounds of the morning.
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.
Cardinals are active songbirds and sing a variety of different melodies. Unlike many songbirds, both male and female cardinals sing, and the female often vocalizes with song from her nest.
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April 15th, 2017
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Comments (13)
Gary F Richards
Beautiful composition! Spectacular capture, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L Voted this one in the SOMETHING RED - MAKE IT PRETTY contest
Brian Wallace replied:
Thanks Gary, for the nice comment, L/F, and contest vote. I appreciate it very much!
Debra Lynch
Brian I love Cardinals and this capture is simply amazing in its beauty. L/F Phenomenal Club Master Pieces!
Brian Wallace
Thanks Dora, for featuring my work in the group, https://fineartamerica.com/groups/visions-of-spring--glances-of-summer.html
Diana Mary Sharpton
Stunning capture... color and detail is spectacular...
Brian Wallace replied:
Thanks Diana, for the nice comment and fave of my work. I'm glad you like it and I appreciate your time to comment!
William Tasker
Spectacular, Brian! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
Brian Wallace replied:
Thanks William, for the nice comment, L/F, and feature in the group, https://fineartamerica.com/groups/-wild-birds-of-the-world--photography.html
Brian Wallace
Thanks John M Bailey, for the comment, fave, and feature in the group, https://fineartamerica.com/groups/images-that-excite-you.html