Friday, May 31, 2013

Pretty Momma


 
Original Oil Painting
6" x 6"
 
Commission


Granted the male cardinal is a vibrant red, while the female is a dull red-brown, but her color serves to camouflage the nest.  The male marks his territory with song.  During courtship, he feeds seed to his mate beak-beak. 



 
 
 

 

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