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Red Portrait
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1585 W: 128 N: 2241] (20527)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-10
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/50 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-10 16:34
Viewed: 391
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Late afternoon not much light...and that guy at the feeder...click ! Hope you like it !

From: www.birds.cornell.edu

The brilliantly colored Northern Cardinal has the record for popularity as a state bird: in the United States, it holds that title in seven states. This common bird is a winter fixture at snow-covered bird feeders throughout the Northeast, but it only spread to New York and New England in the mid-20th century.

Description

Medium-sized songbird.
Large crest on head.
Heavy, conical red bill.
Face surrounded by black.
Male entirely brilliant red.
Female grayish-tan with red tail and wings.

Size: 21-23 cm (8-9 in)
Wingspan: 25-31 cm (10-12 in)
Weight: 42-48 g (1.48-1.69 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male brilliant red, female tan.

Sound
Song a series of clear whistles, the first down-slurred and ending in a slow trill. "Cheer, cheer, cheer, what, what, what, what." Call a sharp "chip."


Conservation Status
Population density and range increased over the last 200 years, largely as a response to habitat changes made by people. The cardinal benefits from park-like urban habitats and the presence of bird feeders. However, it is listed as a species of special concern in California and may disappear there because of habitat loss.

Other Names
Cardinal rouge (French)
Cardenal rojo, Cardenal norteño, Cardenal común (Spanish)


Cool Facts

Population density and range of the Northern Cardinal has increased over the last 200 years, largely as a response to habitat changes made by people. However, it is listed as a species of special concern in California and may disappear there because of habitat loss.


The female Northern Cardinal sings, often from the nest. The song may give the male information about when to bring food to the nest. A mated pair shares song phrases, but the female may sing a longer and slightly more complex song than the male.


The male cardinal fiercely defends its breeding territory from other males. When a male sees its reflection in glass surfaces, it frequently will spend hours fighting the imaginary intruder.


Brighter red males hold territories with denser vegetation, feed at higher rates, and have greater reproductive success than duller males
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Hello Mario!
Beautiful red little bird!
Perfect detail and nice perspective!
Excellent done!
Best regrads!
Lili

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 958 W: 20 N: 1285] (7294)
  • [2007-10-10 16:47]

Beautiful color and details and wonderful pov! Very nicely captured. TFS
Christan

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3322 W: 789 N: 4436] (19970)
  • [2007-10-10 17:00]

Bonjour Mario,
Excellente compositon pour ce cardinal. Il affiche une allure vraiment princière. Et avec l'éclat qu'il a dans l'oeil, rien ne doit lui échapper. Les écureils ont intérêt à se faire discrets! :) Bravo pour la couleur, les détails et les notes toujours aussi intéressantes. Annie

PS/ Des fois, j'imagine que tu as posé sur ta caméra une puce avec leur chant, pour attirer tous ces oiseaux!!!

Hi Mario

This is beautiful bird you have taken and great sharoness too... TFS

Amri HMS

Hi Mario,

Did you find this bird on F1 race track? . . ha ha . .
Great shot my friend . . Very sharp and fine detail . .
Very nicely composed with dark BG . .
Well captured . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Just to get your opinion: How and what your comment about Canon 40D? . . I am Nikoner . .

Bonsoir Mario,
Superbe photo de ce cardinal, jolie point de vue, les couleurs sont magnifiques et quels détails dans ses plumes!! c'est supers, belle note sur le sujet, Bravo...
Michel

Salut Mario

Bravo pour ce Cardinal rouge. Beaucoup de détails, couleurs excellentes et on sait que ce rouge n'est pas évident à fixer. Très belle composition.
Bravo encore

Yamataraja

Hi! Mario
This is the most beautiful red bird that I saw in the life. I love your portaits of animals.
Mary

this bird remind the bright red of ferrari.. another beautiful shots :) love the composition..

tfs and regards, terry

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2007-10-11 1:44]

I don't know what I like more, your races or your animals ...


thanks,
v

Jamais j'ai vu un si beau cardinal bien saisi comme celui ci , J'essaie souvent mais sans succès . Belle image rien ;à redire
Bravo.. réal.

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 663 W: 11 N: 1718] (6837)
  • [2007-10-11 1:53]

Mario-
Spectacular! The seed in his mouth is so perfect it looks 3d. What can I say. Perfect covers it all. TFS

Wanda
)'s tomorrow.

Hi Mario,
Great shot my friend, good colour and sharpness and great against the dark BG.
Tfs Andy

Hello Freind,

Really nice colours and great detail as always. I am gonna have t get a bird feeder (and better at taking pics!)

Cheers
Tom

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  • elniche Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 192 W: 1 N: 36] (1581)
  • [2007-10-11 22:30]
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Hi mario
Wow, wonderful portrait, lovely bird with beautiful color. Beautiful details.
Michel

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  • rintile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1071 W: 66 N: 2374] (13434)
  • [2007-10-14 8:10]
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Beautiful cardinal, great colors details and sharpen

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 13 N: 491] (3541)
  • [2007-10-25 18:14]
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He is great. Excellent capture. TFS. K2

Hi
Vivid colors.
Great sharpness.
Excellent POV.
Very good BG and frame.
TFS
Raimundo

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