25-Cent Coin: Northern Cardinal
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This large-format 25-cent coin showcases the northern cardinal, one of the most brilliantly coloured songbirds in southeastern Canada, where it is a familiar sight throughout the year. The bright red male stands out against white snow and green trees. Females resemble the males, but are mostly greyish-brown with a reddish tint in their wings and tail feathers. Both have prominent crests and dark face masks surrounding the strong coral-coloured beak, which is used to break open seeds and fruits.
Named after the red robes worn by cardinals in the Roman Catholic church, the northern cardinal was once a popular cage bird for its attractive plumage and range of calls, songs and whistles. The male often calls attention to himself with the cheerful "birdie, birdie, birdie" call. However, the female has a longer, more complex repertoire, sometimes singing from the nest to inform her mate when food is needed.
The northern cardinal is a large, long-tailed songbird with a short bill and a prominent crest. The males are brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill and black face immediately around the bill, whereas the females are pale brown overall with warm reddish tinges in the wings, tail and crest. They have the same black face and red-orange bill.
Often in pairs, they sit low in shrubs and trees or forage on or near the ground. The northern cardinal can be found in inhabited areas such as backyards, parks and forest edges.
• Mintage: 25,000
• Diameter: 35 mm
Includes:
• 25-Cent Coin: Northern Cardinal
Named after the red robes worn by cardinals in the Roman Catholic church, the northern cardinal was once a popular cage bird for its attractive plumage and range of calls, songs and whistles. The male often calls attention to himself with the cheerful "birdie, birdie, birdie" call. However, the female has a longer, more complex repertoire, sometimes singing from the nest to inform her mate when food is needed.
The northern cardinal is a large, long-tailed songbird with a short bill and a prominent crest. The males are brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill and black face immediately around the bill, whereas the females are pale brown overall with warm reddish tinges in the wings, tail and crest. They have the same black face and red-orange bill.
Often in pairs, they sit low in shrubs and trees or forage on or near the ground. The northern cardinal can be found in inhabited areas such as backyards, parks and forest edges.
• Mintage: 25,000
• Diameter: 35 mm
Includes:
• 25-Cent Coin: Northern Cardinal
