Cardinal is a painting by Ellen Levinson which was uploaded on June 10th, 2013.
Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal, from the family Cardinalidae,are also referred to as cardinal buntings and cardinal-grosbeaks.They are seed... more
Title
Cardinal
Artist
Ellen Levinson
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
The Northern Cardinal, from the family Cardinalidae,are also referred to as cardinal buntings and cardinal-grosbeaks.They are seed eating,long-tailed song birds with strong beaks. The male is a bright red and the female a tawny brown with red tinges on her wings,tail and crest. Both the male and female have red/orange beaks and a black mask around the beak and eyes. They are often seen in pairs, and are a common sight at bird feeders. If not seen at feeding stations, look for them in low shrubs and trees ,or foraging for food near or on the ground. They have a metallic sound to their chirp.Cardinals like to nest in dense shrubs and vines. They are a common sight in parks,backyards etc.
This male cardinal is visiting a succulent container garden.
information from en.wikipedia.org and www.allaboutbirds.org
Uploaded
June 10th, 2013