Female Northern Cardinal Art

Female Northern Cardinal Art

5 x 7 inch acrylic on canvas board
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Common Cardinal Acrylic Painting

In the bird world the males are more colorful and prettier than the females in many bird species, and the Northern cardinal is no exception. The females are a beige color with tinges of red, most notably in the tail and red beak.

But both male and female cardinals are stunning to look at. I have a lot of them passing through my yard all year round. A distinctive feature in both is the black mask around the beak making them unmistakable.

Another name for the Northern cardinal is the "common cardinal" and "red cardinal". It's obvious why it would be called "red cardinal" but "common cardinal"? It's striking looks make it look anything but "common", I never get tired of seeing them perched on a tree branch in my backyard.