Female Cardinal

[hunter58]

I think my Cardinals that have been molting are getting their feathers back. She's almost beautiful again.

[chicagojohn]

Is this a young one or an adult?

[hunter58]

Is this a young one or an adult?

I would say it's a young adult.

[BobR]

Nice captures! Ive got a picture of a female somewhere from last spring. Didnt realise the females were different until I ID'd it. Bob

[yellalablady]

I would say adult female. Notice how bright red the bill is. Most of the adult male and female are molting right now. Young adults from this year are in full color with no molting.

[hunter58]

I would say adult female. Notice how bright red the bill is. Most of the adult male and female are molting right now. Young adults from this year are in full color with no molting.

I would have to agree with that as this would have to be a second year bird. A good tip is the bill color. Thanks!