You won't want to miss these beautiful bird pictures! Each photo was submitted by a Birds & Blooms reader and showcases the color and joy of spring birds.

The choice of the red cardinal as a state bird ... male cardinals is not only eye-catching but also carries symbolism. The ...

with bright red shoulder patch or “epaulet,” bordered by yellow in most subspecies. Winter male: as summer male, but shows warm brown feather tips throughout the body. Female: well streaked ...

A Northern Cardinal ... bird of North Carolina produces music that could rival its state song, "The Old North State." The birds can produce over 24 beautiful and complex tunes. Both female and ...