Posted by Linda L. (199.174.249.67--user-33qtua3.dialup.mindspring.com) on March 16, 2000 (or so) at 19:20:00:
In Reply to: Weird Cardinal posted by John on March 16, 2000 (or so) at 10:42:51:
: I have a pet iguana that I keep in a cage on the other side of a room from the window. Over the past week a male cardinal has repeated flown to the window and has tapped at it with his beak, while his mate sits on a branch behind him. My iguana just sits and looks at the cardinal with an expression of, "what is up with that stange bird?" I am curious to find an answer to the same question. What is causing this behavior? Will you please help me and answer my question?
This pair of cardinals has established a territory that includes the area around your house/apartment/condo. The male sees his reflection in the glass of the window and he's attempting to chase an "intruder" out of his territory. Normally, a live bird would leave, but his "bird" won't go away, hence the repeated visits and the behavior you describe.
Linda L.
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