Male Northern Cardinal feeding a female

Male cardinals feed female cardinals during courtship and while she is incubating eggs and raising chicks. This behavior is called mate-feeding or courtship feeding. Male cardinals feed females to show their strength and affection. Feeding the female is believed to strengthen the bond between the pair as Cardinals mate for life. They also get a nutritional boost from feeding the female which contributes to healthier offspring. #birds #birdsofrumble #nature #northerncardinal #wildlife #animals