Northern Cardinal female - Красный кардинал, самка

This image captures a female northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) perched gracefully on a lichen-encrusted branch amidst falling rain. The bird’s soft brown plumage and vibrant orange beak stand out against the muted gray background of a Louisiana winter day. Photographed by Elizabeth Etkind, this scene is part of the "Winter Wildlife" and "Birds in Rain" collections, highlighting the resilience of local fauna during inclement weather.