From the Manufacturer Cardinals, or cardinalidae, are found in North and South America. The are named for the red plumage of the male of its most common species - the Northern Cardinal. The female northern cardinal are of a more subdued color mostly light brown or dull red. Nests, built only by the female, are usually placed 1 to 15 feet above ground and are made of twigs, bark strips, leaves, roots and paper. the female cardinal lays 2 to 5 eggs that are white in color but heavily speckled with brown marks. The cardinal has been called the nation's bird because it is the state bird of seven states - more than any other bird. Unlike many songbirds, both the male and female sing. They live about 15 years. Expertly sculpted and painted plastic collectible Cardinal figurine.