Northern Cardinal Rolled Canvas Print 8×10

$40.00

The state bird of seven states, the Northern Cardinal is an enduring favorite in the bird world. Even if you’re not a birder, you can appreciate their bright red plumage, jaunty crests, and family-oriented behavior. Though they’re more common in Eastern states (and the state bird of 7 of them), they are common enough in the Great Plains in shrubby areas, thickets, forest edges, and backyards with feeders. They’re a warm sight in wintertime, symbolizing love, faithfulness, and spirituality.

Males are bright red with a black mask and throat, orange beak, and prominent crest. Females are more light brown with reddish tinges and an orange beak. Mated pairs stay together for years; the male often feeds the female during breeding and nesting season in a ‘kissing’ posture. They may also hold their heads high and dance while singing softly during courtship.

Pairs will visit possible nest sites together, calling back and forth while carrying nesting material. She does most of the work to build a nest in a tree or shrub; he will bring her food while she incubates. She is also among the few female songbirds that will sing, even while she is nesting. Both males and females tend to their young and stay with them as a family after they have fledged. Both fiercely defend their territory, even confusing their reflection for an intruder!

This is a matte giclee print made with archival inks with a professional printer with no border, ready to place into any 8×10 frame of your choice. Stamped and signed on the back with the name of the bird.

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Frame Details: Unframed, flat print
Unframed Size: 8x10 inches(inches)
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