Is this female a different species than most? I was wondering because the ones I have photographed are much lighter. Maybe it’s the lighting? Very nice shots!
The female perched on a bird house is a juvenile, their beaks are dark brown and their plumages are darker. The other two are sporting their plumage proper for this time of the year, when they get adult the body plumage turns beige hence lighter. Of course the light influence the tones, but in this case they are normal.Thank you Andy for that good question! 🙂
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Amazing pics
Thanks J.! 🙂
Beautiful images and presentation! 🙂
Thank you very much Indira! 🙂
Wonderful captures, HJ, my favorite is the female on the bird house! 🙂
She’s a juvenile turning pretty by the day! Thanks Donna! 🙂
What an excellent set of pictures.
I’m glad you like it Susan! 🙂
Beautiful!
Thank you Kendall! 🙂
Welcome!
A beautiful gallery of cardinals!
Thanks so much Clare! 🙂
My pleasure, HJ!
Is this female a different species than most? I was wondering because the ones I have photographed are much lighter. Maybe it’s the lighting? Very nice shots!
The female perched on a bird house is a juvenile, their beaks are dark brown and their plumages are darker. The other two are sporting their plumage proper for this time of the year, when they get adult the body plumage turns beige hence lighter. Of course the light influence the tones, but in this case they are normal.Thank you Andy for that good question! 🙂
Thank you!
One of my favorite birds!
Thank you Jadi… Enjoy them! 🙂