Description
The northern cardinal is a strikingly red bird found in much of North and Central America. This backyard bird is a popular attraction at many bird feeders, and is the state bird of seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Scientific Name: Cardinalis cardinalis, Family Cardinalidae
- Characteristics: This cardinal figurine is expertly sculpted and professionally hand-painted with lots of feathery detail.
- Size and Color: The cardinal figure is 5 inches long and just over 2 inches tall, around the size of an index card. Its body is red, and its face and eyes are black.
- The Cardinal is part of the Incredible Creatures® collection.
- All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.
History:
Though the cardinal was once kept as a pet due to its beautiful coloration and unique song, it is now protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Though protected, they are not considered endangered and they may number as high as 100 million.
The bright red northern cardinal is one of the Cardinalidae family, which also includes buntings, tanagers and grosbeaks. The three members of the genus Cardinalis include the northern cardinal, the vermillion cardinal, and the pyrrhuloxia, all of which feature short crests on their heads and reddish coloring, although the pyrhhuloxia is mostly brown with reddish accents.
- Recommended Age: 3+
- Size in cm: 12.3 L x 4.5 W x 4.8 H
- Size in inches: 4.84 L x 1.77 W x 1.89 H
- UPC: 095866002817
