Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cardinals were recognized as the state bird of Kentucky in 1926. (Getty Images) A century ago, in 1926, Kentucky lawmakers adopted ...

An animal medium explains why this bright red bird keeps returning.

Cardinals are an iconic and easily recognizable bird native to a wide range of climates, so it's no surprise they're incredibly popular with backyard bird watchers. If you're a cardinal fan (the bird, ...

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 ...

The northern cardinal’s varied melodic notes shine like a beacon through the humidity as well as difficult days.

A pair of cardinals on a wooden patio table next to an outdoor lantern and a stained glass décor piece. - Manuel Balesteri/Shutterstock There's nothing quite like looking out your window and spotting ...