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 ...

The bluebird feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates (such as moths, worms, flies, ants, etc.), but they will search for berries, especially in winter. You will often see them perched on wires ...

This bird, called the Northern Cardinal, is North Carolina’s state bird (six other states also claim the Northern Cardinal). The News & Observer dug in to see why this bird has become so ...

Have you ever spotted a vibrant red cardinal and wondered about its symbolism? The red bird holds a special meaning in ...

This bird, called the Northern Cardinal, is North Carolina’s state bird (six other states also claim the Northern Cardinal). The News & Observer dug in to see why this bird has become so ...

A.I. Came for Our Jobs, Our Art, and Our Souls. Now It’s Coming for Our Birds. Photos of A.I.–generated birds like the “Santa cardinal” are all over the internet and social media.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s official state bird is the northern cardinal, according to IN.gov. The Hoosier State isn’t, however, the only state that claims ownership of the red-feathered bird.

In this Bird of the Week segment, Andy Kapinos with the Maine Audubon teaches us about the cousin of the cardinal, the scarlet tanager. WGME Portland Story by Stephanie Grindley, WGME ...

The cardinal became the state bird in Ohio and Indiana in the same year — 1933. Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia and Virginia followed suit in 1942, 1943, 1949 and 1950, respectively.