The Changing Midwest: Relative Abundance of Northern Cardinal, 1970

Relative Abundance of Northern Cardinal, 1970 - 2000

Picture of Northern Cardinal courtesy of Jack Bartholmia follow link below to view other birds in Wisconsin

http://www.uwgb.edu/birds/wbba/

The Northern Cardinal is unmistakable among midwestern birds, especially the male, with its bright red plumage, distinctive crest, and red bill. It is a permanent resident that breeds in successional-scrub habitat. It is a ground or low nesting bird with a diet consisting mostly of seeds and fruit. Identification and life history data compiled by Gregory Gough, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i5930id.html

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Relative Abundance of Northern Cardinal, 1970 - 2000