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Pyrrhuloxia
Pyrrhuloxia

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Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus)

The Northern cardinal and the pyrrhuloxia are very closely related.  They have extremely similar songs and habits.  Because they are similar in color, the male Pyrrhuloxia is often mistaken for a female cardinal.  One easy way to tell them apart is the yellowish parrot-like bill of the pyrrhuloxia, versus the cardinal's red bill.

Length: 8.75 in. Wingspan: 12 in.

Diet: Seeds, berries, and insects
Saguaro  

Did You Know?
The average life span of a saguaro cactus is 150 years, but some plants may live more than 200 years. A 20 foot tall saguaro weighs approximately 1 ton (2000 pounds).

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Last Updated: September 08, 2008 at 16:28 EST