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Over-the-counter deer firearm permit sales begin on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Due to recent software updates beyond IDNR’s control, some vendors may have limited availability to print permits and licenses. IDNR is working closely with the license system provider to quickly address the issue for those vendors. To locate unaffected vendors, use the agent locator at https://www.exploremoreil.com/agentlocator.

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Wild About Illinois Birds

Tanagers, Cardinals, Buntings and Dickcissels

Tanagers
Cardinals
Buntings and Allies

Family and Species Gallery

Order Passeriformes - These are birds with adaptations for holding on to thin twigs or stems. Three of the toes on each foot face forward and one backward to help it grasp and balance on small branches.
Family Cardinalidae (Cardinals, Buntings and Allies) - These birds have a thick bill for crushing seeds. They are medium-sized birds, with the male’s feathers more brightly colored than those of the female. They eat insects and fruits as well as seeds.
     summer tanager (Piranga rubra)
     scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea)
     western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)
     northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
     rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
     blue grosbeak (Passerina caerulea)
     indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea)
     painted bunting (Passerina ciris)
     dickcissel (Spiza americana)