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 ...

During Indiana’s early statehood, the northern cardinal was far less common than it is today. The species favored warmer climates farther south and appeared only sporadically in parts of the Midwest.

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. To attract more redbirds, fill these cardinal bird feeders with their favorite types of ...

Brushes and Beaks is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 15 in the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's classroom, according to a community announcement. Participants will learn about Northern Cardinals, ...

Few sights are more striking than seeing a vibrant red cardinal streaking across your backyard on a backdrop of white snow. If you’re wondering where your favorite fanciful scarlet bird has been ...

A research project enlisting hunters as partners has revealed that the roll call of birds willing to feast on some organ meat ...

It's fun to have colorful cardinals visit your yard. But even if you've put out water and the right food, you might be overlooking this crucial step.

A northern cardinal on a post in winter - Ken Winkler/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something almost magical about seeing cardinals against a ...

Have you seen a Northern Mockingbird at your feeder? They are the size of a Robin and they will be very aggressive to many other birds! They tend to visit more during the winter months when suet, ...

Here we are post-holiday and deep into the heart of summer. The sunshine, warm gentle breezes, deep green leaves on trees and grass that seems to grow overnight — ah, yes, we are in summer. Never mind ...