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16-Dec-2022 © Raymond Ma

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

It was surprising to see this bird in Maui. They normally range from the eastern United States to the southern parts. They are not a resident of the Pacific Northwest, so it was a treat to catch a glimpse of one.
They were introduced in 1929 when a caged bird escaped on O'ahu, later deliberate introductions followed. The bird is now a fixture in gardens and forests across the Hawaiian Islands.
They are territorial and will aggressively repel intruders, often mistakenly attacking their own
reflections in car mirrors or windows.

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Dan Greenberg27-Jun-2023 14:46
I was surprised to see them too, in my case on Kauai, as well as the red-crested variety. Thanks for explaining how they got there. ~BV~
George McCarten29-Mar-2023 12:19
Yes, and I am surprised to see this bird in this gallery. Pretty, wherever it is!
janescottcumming28-Mar-2023 17:30
Now there is a bird we see a lot of around here! They are always nice to see for the color they add to the gardens. V
Patricia Kay26-Mar-2023 20:38
Great capture of this beauty Raymond….BV
Tom LeRoy25-Mar-2023 18:09
Seems unusual to see this Cardinal, such an interesting story ! Great shot. V
Paco López25-Mar-2023 09:49
Excellent! V!
Fong Lam25-Mar-2023 05:45
Beautiful closeup of this pretty cardinal with vivid colors and nice setting.....he looks alert and attentive...V
Walter Otto Koenig24-Mar-2023 19:47
A beautiful catch. Wonderful colors and catch light. "V"
Danad24-Mar-2023 15:26
A great capture !
*V*
joseantonio24-Mar-2023 03:51
nice framing for those lovely colors.V.
bill friedlander24-Mar-2023 00:25
Love the deep red and the long tail. V
larose forest photos24-Mar-2023 00:01
I had no idea that cardinals were in Hawaii!! What a gorgeous shot you caught of one our common backyard birds around here. V
Helen Betts23-Mar-2023 23:07
Great shot of this brilliantly colored cardinal. I saw one in my neighbor's yard this afternoon but unfortunately it had left by the time I got my camera. V.
Nick Paoni23-Mar-2023 22:54
Love the brilliant color and that catch-light in the eye.
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