The Cardinal
The Cardinal by June Osborne, published by University of Texas Press in January 1995, is a detailed guide that explores the life cycle of the Northern Cardinal through informative text and vibrant color photographs. This edition, comprising 126 pages, offers insights into various aspects of the cardinal’s behavior, including territory establishment, mate selection, nesting, and the nurturing of young birds.
Readers will discover the intricate relationship between humans and these iconic redbirds, as the book delves into their symbolic significance across different cultures and contexts. The text highlights the cardinal’s role as a state bird in several states and its presence in art, literature, and folklore. This guide serves as a valuable resource for those interested in nature and birdwatching, providing a comprehensive look at the Northern Cardinal’s life and its connections to human culture.
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In this inviting guide, June Osborne and Barbara Garland follow a year in the life of the Northern Cardinal with a fact-filled text and glowing color photographs. They describe how cardinals stake out territory and choose mates, find a nesting site and incubate their eggs, feed the young and prepare them for full-fledged independence. The Cardinal also explores the special relationship that humans have with their favorite redbirds. Osborne traces the symbolic use of cardinals as state birds (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia) and athletic mascots and shows how they appear on everything from postage stamps to Christmas cards, as well as in fine art, literature, and Native American folklore.
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