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Steve H

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Red Crested Cardinal
« on: April 13, 2010, 05:38:10 PM »
A few shots from the lanai.





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Re: Red Crested Cardinal
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2010, 06:56:01 PM »
What a cool looking bird.
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Re: Red Crested Cardinal
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2010, 10:10:11 PM »
Very cool birds and very curious. He just kept staring at me while I took pictures. Plus, they come up to the sliding glass door and stare at us.
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Re: Red Crested Cardinal
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2010, 09:29:30 AM »
Those shots just go to show you that most everything over there is a ham when it comes to a camera...Great shots steve...

Red-Crested Cardinal
(Paroaria coronata)
Also known as the Brazilian Cardinal, it was introduced around 1930 from South America. It feeds on seeds, plant matter, insects and fruit.

Look for this bird traveling in family groups. If you see a bird with a brown crest and black bill, it's a juvenile. Observe the unique interaction of the juvenile with the parents. Often, the juveniles will wait for the adult to pick up the food and give it to them, even though they are the same size!

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