The northern cardinal type species was named by colonists for the male's red crest, reminiscent of a Catholic cardinal's biretta.[3]
The red color of male birds are very important for their mating success. The females are tan/gray color.
The northern cardinal type species was named by colonists for the male's red crest, reminiscent of a Catholic cardinal's biretta.[3]
The red color of male birds are very important for their mating success. The females are tan/gray color.