It’s hard to resist a northern cardinal bird. They’re lively, bright and amazing songsters. Amid the browns, blues and greens of the natural world, northern cardinals are showstoppers. And in winter’s ...

Red male cardinal sits on a perch in front of blurred green branches. - CBrewer6510/Shutterstock Cardinals are an iconic and easily recognizable bird native to a wide ...

Winter can bring numerous bird visitors into your yard, but if you don't see the quintessential winter bird, the cardinal, you may have made a big mistake with placing your bird feeder. A feeder left ...

Warmer weather brings all types of things outside, especially bird watchers who may have seen some odd-looking cardinals ...

Thanks largely to their vivid colors and melodic vocalizations, cardinals are extremely popular with backyard birders throughout their native range. That vast territory in which they are found ...

On February 26, 1926, the Kentucky General Assembly selected the Northern Cardinal as the United States’ first state bird. This step initiated a process that now includes all 50 states (Arizona’s ...

Many people believe seeing a cardinal is a spiritual sign representing a lost loved one. To attract cardinals, use sturdy hopper or platform feeders with a consistent supply of seeds, nuts, and fruit.

In the birding community, cardinals are a joy to watch. They're vocal and powerful, and they don't spook easily, making them frequent visitors to bird feeders. Their bright red plumage is beloved ...

Q: I watched a beautiful male cardinal feeding an all-brown bird on the roof of my garage. Why would it feed another species? A: That’s a great observation and it indicates how different young ...