Female cardinal feeding her fledgling

The cardinal fledgling is a young bird of the cardinal species, easily recognizable by its bright red plumage and distinctive crest on its head. Fledglings are in the early stages of learning to fly and are often seen being fed by their parents. They can be found in a variety of habitats including forests, woodlands, and suburban areas. As they mature, the fledglings will develop their adult plumage and become independent of their parents.