Brilliant red and absolutely unmistakable - our printable cardinal mask is a real showstopper! The northern cardinal is one of North America's most beloved garden birds, and that vivid crimson plumage makes it stand out like nothing else. Perfect for birds of the world school projects, garden birds classroom activities, World Book Day, birthday parties, and bright and colourful imaginative play.

The cardinal is a favourite on Christmas cards and winter decorations too, making this a great seasonal mask as well as a year-round nature classic. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Cardinals!

Only the male cardinal is bright red - females are a warm brown with reddish tinges, which helps them stay camouflaged while nesting.
The cardinal gets its name from the bright red robes worn by Catholic cardinals - early American settlers thought the colour was a perfect match.
Cardinals are one of the few bird species where the female also sings, not just the male - and pairs sometimes sing in duets together.
Unlike many birds, cardinals don't migrate - they stay put through winter, which is why they're such a striking sight against a snowy backdrop.
Male cardinals are devoted parents and will feed the female while she sits on the nest - carrying seeds to her beak to beak in a gesture that looks remarkably like a kiss.

Printable Cardinal Mask

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