Description Cardinals are American songbirds found in North and South America. They are known for the male's bright red feathers. Cardinals are related to grosbeaks, sparrows, and finches. Cardinals are common birds in North America. Another interesting cardinal bird factthe males bold red coloration is thought to help attract mates. The brightness of plumage is related to diet. Male cardinals vivid red color comes from carotenoid pigments, which are found in red fruits. Eating more of these scarlet-hued berries, especially during molting, helps a male form brighter red feathers. The flashy color boosts the birds ability to successfully attract mates and defend a pairs nesting territory. Needlepoint by Pepita Pepita Needlepoint printed needlepoint canvas is fun for every level of stitcher, from beginner through advanced. No need to follow complicated charts - the design is printed in full color, right on the canvas. The 100% cotton canvas is durable, easy on the hands, and stitches up quickly at 13 threads per inch. Many canvases come with full-color charts and intructions at no additional cost. Thread Not Included This item includes the canvas only. Thread is not included. To order a full kit, please select the option labeled Canvas and Thread. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Description Cardinals are American songbirds found in North and South America. They are known for the male's bright red feathers. Cardinals are related to grosbeaks, sparrows, and finches. Cardinals are common birds in North America. Another interesting cardinal bird fact?the male?s bold red coloration is thought to help attract mates. The brightness of plumage is related to diet. Male cardinals? vivid red color comes from carotenoid pigments, which are found in red fruits. Eating more of these scarlet-hued berries, especially during molting, helps a male form brighter red feathers. The flashy color boosts the bird?s ability to successfully attract mates and defend a pair?s nesting territory. Needlepoint by Pepita Pepita Needlepoint printed needlepoint canvas is fun for every level of stitcher, from beginner through advanced. No need to follow complicated charts - the design is printed in full color, right on the canvas. The 100% cotton canvas is durable, easy on the hands, and stitches up quickly at 13 threads per inch. Many canvases come with full-color charts and intructions at no additional cost. Thread Not Included This item includes the canvas only. Thread is not included. To order a full kit, please select the option labeled Canvas and Thread.