Red Gallery – Northern Cardinal | H.J. Ruiz

The diet of the northern cardinal consists mainly (up to 90%) of weed seeds, grains, and fruits. It is a ground feeder and finds food while hopping on the ground through trees or shrubbery. It will also consume insects, including beetles, cicadas, grasshoppers, and snails; it feeds its young almost exclusively on insects. Other common items include corn (maize) and oats, sunflower seeds, the blossoms and bark of elm trees, and drinks maple sap from holes made by sapsuckers, an example of commensalism. During the summer months it shows preference for seeds that are easily husked, but is less selective when food is scarce during winter. Putting safflower seed in a feeder is a strong strategy for attracting them.

17 thoughts on “Red Gallery – Northern Cardinal”

Indira on August 25, 2018 at 8:41 am said:

The birds stand out in dark background.

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 25, 2018 at 3:12 pm said:
  
  Yes, when shot early in the morning. Thank you Indira. 🙂
  
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macalder02 on August 25, 2018 at 10:40 am said:

I would like to have all the seeds necessary to enjoy its wonderful colors.

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 25, 2018 at 3:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you M. 🙂
  
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BallesWorld on August 25, 2018 at 11:28 am said:

As always fantastic pictures of beautiful creatures. Thanks for that.

Greetings Balle

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 25, 2018 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Balle! 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on August 25, 2018 at 12:25 pm said:

Immagini di rara bellezza, che ho molto apprezzato
Buona domenica e un saluto,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 25, 2018 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  Ciao Silvia, come stai. Grazie per il tuo bel commento. 🙂
  
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prior.. on August 25, 2018 at 1:14 pm said:

All so nice and the last one – my fav

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 25, 2018 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Ivette! 🙂
  
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  - prior.. on August 25, 2018 at 3:41 pm said:
    
    The branch in the last one makes a “Y” which is my favorite letter – ha
  - H.J. for avian101 on August 25, 2018 at 3:43 pm said:
    
    This is mine: $ 🙂
  - prior.. on August 25, 2018 at 3:58 pm said:
    
    Right on!!
Dorinda Duclos on August 25, 2018 at 6:31 pm said:

Gorgeous shots, H.J.!!

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 25, 2018 at 7:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Dorinda! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on August 26, 2018 at 9:24 am said:

Beautiful as always, and they brightened another Saturday for me, thank you HJ! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 26, 2018 at 1:14 pm said:
  
  It may as well be therapeutic for you Donna!. Thank you my friend. 🙂
  
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