-- Hard-to-observe behaviors captured by top wildlife photographers -- Fascinating and lively text by leading ornithologists -- Complete picture of a species` life in the wild This series will find a welcome place in bird-watching`s storehouse of literature . -- Pete Dunne, Director Natural History Information, New Jersey Audubon Society Although the Northern Cardinal is one of the most recognizable birds in North America, our appreciation of the species is often limited to its striking color and distinctive black mask. Northern Cardinal offers a wealth of information about lesser-known aspects of this favorite backyard visitor`s natural history -- how it communicates and defends its territory, the ways it interacts with other cardinals and other species, where it finds food. Every aspect of the Northern Cardinal`s life in the wild is illustrated with full-color photographs by top nature photographers. Text by a leading ornithologist offers a thorough discussion of the species in straightforward language.