Cardinals

Almost Grown Up

The only thing that gives him away as a juvenile is the bits of dark coloration that still show up on his bill. Soon he will have to leave this land of plenty and find his own territory. It won't be long before his father drives him away.
Male Juvenile Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

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