Northern Cardinal (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption A Northern cardinal, which is a strikingly beautiful songbird known for its vivid red plumage and distinctive features that include a red beak and a black mask around the eyes. Credit Florida Atlantic University Usage Restrictions Credit: Florida Atlantic University License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.