Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in their backyard in ...

The western meadowlark is Wyoming's state bird.

This video shows a great example of molting with a very bald Blue Jay who also displays how he can store food (peanuts, in this case) in his “crop.” The crop is an expandable pouch in the throat that ...

“In richness of plumage, elegance of motion, and strength of song, this species surpasses all its kindred in the United States.” These words, written by John James Audubon in his work titled “The ...

The state bird of North Carolina sticks out amongst the rest. It's beautiful, has positive associations, and stays around all year. Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to ...

From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more stories about the winged creatures we love to see in our backyards (and beyond). The male Northern Cardinal is hard to miss.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The northern cardinal is quite a notorious bird. With its bright red plumage, the cardinal moves about much of the United States. The northern cardinal can be found as far ...

Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to achieve distinction and uniqueness. North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to ...

A bright red Northern Cardinal highlights the winter vines of wisteria where it perches. Jean Tanner Island Packet Bright red cardinals are commonly part of Christmas cards, holiday decor and the ...

Recently I was lucky enough to capture this image of the beautiful head of a male northern cardinal. This bird will tolerate other songbirds around a bird feeder. The innocence of this friendly bird ...