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Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone) of the Common Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis (YPM 109389)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Passeriformes - Cardinalidae - Cardinalis - Cardinalis cardinalis
Species Description
The Common Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) stands merely eight inches in length and has a small cone-shaped bill. The Common Cardinal (also referred to as the Northern Cardinal) has a black mask on its face and a crest on its head, but they are known for their vivid red color. The male is a vibrant red, while the female is a dull brown or olive color with faint red on her wings and tail. These birds are mainly found in most parts of the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains. The Common Cardinal is a non-migratory and a territorial song bird that tends to live near woodlands and gardens. The male utilizes its call to forcefully defend its territory and to also attract a mate. Over the years various changes in environmental conditions have made more habitats available to the cardinal, which has made it much easier for these birds survive in colder climates. If you listen carefully you may even hear the male and female share song phrases that sound similar to ‘cheer, cheer, cheer’ or a ‘chink’ sound.
Specimen Information
Species	Cardinalis cardinalis (Common Cardinal)
Element	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
Specimen Number	YPM 109389
Sex	Female
Location	USA: Connecticut, New Haven, Madison
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	63256
Number of Data Polygons	31628
Date Scanned	November 17, 2010
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Ariana Masi
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Other Cardinalis cardinalis (Common Cardinal) Elements
Specimen	Element
YPM 109389	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 109389	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 109389	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 109389	Sternum (Breast Bone)
YPM 109389	Mandible (Jawbone )
YPM 109520	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 109520	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 109520	Mandible (Jawbone )
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