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Characteristics

CardinalThe cardinal is about eight inches in length. It has a black mask on its face; a crest on its head; and a short, cone-shaped bill. The mask on the female is usually lighter than the mask on the male.

CardinalCardinals are known for their bright red color, but only the male is red. The female is a dull brown or olive color with dull red on her wings and tail.

Range

mapThe northern cardinal can be found in most parts of United States east of the Rocky Mountains. It is also found in parts of Arizona, California and New Mexico. The range of the cardinal has increased in the last 50 years to include New York and New England. Changes in habits caused by humans have made more areas available to the cardinal and made it easier for it to survive in colder climates.

Habitat
CardinalCardinals tend to live at the edge of woodlands and in the vegetation near houses and gardens. The male cardinal will aggressively defend its territory. In fact, a male cardinal may even defend its territory from a reflection of itself in a window or a mirror!

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