ToolForStools t1_ixottxj wrote on November 25, 2022 at 3:04 AM

How exactly do you know it’s a male?

I know nothing about birds, so explain like I’m 5.

PhotographyFun OP t1_ixou8th wrote on November 25, 2022 at 3:08 AM

Because it is all red, the females are lightly colored with an orange beak

https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/z3yf5v/female_cardinal/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Snufflarious t1_ixove7l wrote on November 25, 2022 at 3:18 AM

Because female cardinals make jesus cry

WhirlWindDreamer31 t1_ixovg0b wrote on November 25, 2022 at 3:19 AM

Beautiful photo! I tried to get a pic of one not too long ago but I think he's onto me because as soon as he hears my camera click, he flies off. Love this photo!

PhotographyFun OP t1_ixoy0ir wrote on November 25, 2022 at 3:42 AM

Thank you, yes they usually only let me try a couple of shots as well

WhirlWindDreamer31 t1_ixozv0p wrote on November 25, 2022 at 3:58 AM

They're onto us! Ha!

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