How do Northern Cardinals get their vibrant color? Their diet of berries gives them their distinct red hue! This Northern Cardinal (23-3894) was transported to our hospital by Hollywood residents when they discovered the bird was unable to fly. An intake exam revealed the adult was thin and had minimal use of the left foot with a possible fracture in the left femur. Once the bird is stable, radiographs will be taken to further analyze the cardinal’s injuries and progress with a more specialized