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Bright red cardinals are commonly part of Christmas cards, holiday decor and the general spirit of wintertime. This bird, called the Northern Cardinal, is North Carolina’s state bird (six other states ...

Another social media user claimed the photograph was captured by "Annette Sigmon Womack," with the caption reading: Santa Cardinal is Comin' to Town! A rare red and white cardinal in it's festive ...

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 ...

Another social media user claimed the photograph was captured by "Annette Sigmon Womack," with the caption reading: Santa Cardinal is Comin' to Town! A rare red and white cardinal in it's festive ...

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 ...

Last week, a friend tagged me in a post about a weird bird. I’m used to it—as a known bird guy, friends are constantly making me aware when some new study comes out or a rare bird shows up. But this ...

When northern cardinals are done nesting, it is time for them to molt. When going through a molt, cardinals will replace old feathers with brand new ones. With some cardinals, for some reason they ...

A woman who put bird seed out in her yard in St. Chrysostome, in western P.E.I., was thrilled she ended up attracting a rare bird. Julia Kilbride said she screamed with excitement when she noticed the ...

In a backyard in Erie, Pa., an unusual cardinal has appeared, displaying both male and female traits. Scientists say it may be a so-called gynandromorph. By Karen Weintraub A bird hopping outside the ...