Northern Cardinal
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The brightly colored cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is probably one of our most recognizable birds. It doesn't migrate, so it can be seen all year round in southeastern Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The cardinal's powerful beak is perfect for its diet of insects and seeds.
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Did You Know?
At the headwaters of the Mississippi, the average surface speed of the water is 1.2 miles per hour. People typically walk 3 miles per hour.