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Hi... We have had a Cardinal Male and Female hang around our house for several
years, but the last couple of weeks the male has been stalking our home and
flying full force at all the windows. He attacks all sides of the house. The
female is still alive. Help!!!!
Hi, Julie,
I picked your question up from the question pool.
I'm not an expert on Cardinals, but I'll try here. Birds know nothing about glass in windows. Therefore, a bird can fly right into a window thinking it doesn't have glass in it. Perhaps it would help if you pulled your drapes and/or put something along the woodwork or perhaps some type of decoration, etc., in the window so the Cardinal would see it and not fly into the window. As far as flying into the side of the house itself...perhaps this bird is ill and doesn't know what it is doing. Perhaps this bird is being chased by a predator and it flies into the house/window. You may want to check with a wildlife expert on this site or your local Fish and Wildlife Service or Park bird sanctuary if available or local vet.
Chrys
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Answers by Expert:
Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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