Red Gallery – Northern Cardinal | H.J. Ruiz

The oldest wild cardinal banded by researchers lived at least 15 years and 9 months, although 28.5 years was achieved by a captive bird. Annual survival rates for adult northern cardinals have been estimated at 60 to 65%; however, as with other passerine birds, the high mortality of juveniles means that the average lifespan is only about a year.

13 thoughts on “Red Gallery – Northern Cardinal”

susanpoozan on October 6, 2018 at 8:44 am said:

A treat to look at as always.

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 6, 2018 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan! I appreciate your visit. 🙂
  
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svtakeiteasy on October 7, 2018 at 1:09 am said:

Nice gallery as always, HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 7, 2018 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  Thank you Chris! 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on October 7, 2018 at 2:36 pm said:

Colori spettacolari, per queste creature riprese da molto vicino
Un saluto,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 7, 2018 at 9:16 pm said:
  
  Grazie, Sylvia, sono contento che ti piacciano. 🙂
  
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Tiny on October 7, 2018 at 6:16 pm said:

Lovely gallery, H.J. The male in the last picture is watching you 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 7, 2018 at 9:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you Tiny, they must know me by now. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on October 12, 2018 at 8:14 pm said:

Beautiful glowing gallery of cardinals, HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 9:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Clare! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on October 27, 2018 at 9:51 am said:

Sorry I’ve been ‘away’ from blogging, HJ! Love your last capture, so adorable! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 27, 2018 at 1:38 pm said:
  
  Thank you Donna. I’m glad you’re back my friend. 🙂
  
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  - bayphotosbydonna on October 27, 2018 at 4:21 pm said:
    
    Awwww….thank you, HJ! 🙂