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Sometimes bird names are conveniently separated by directions. For instance, there are eastern and western meadowlarks. Can you guess on which side of the continent each species lives? Well, duh.

Bright red cardinals (and their mates) against a white field of snow is a joyous sight. A few tweaks to your feeders will ...

Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in their backyard in ...

Widespread and abundant, the cherry red birds called Cardinals can be spotted throughout the United States and as far north as southeastern Canada. They are often observed adding a touch of color to ...

HARRIMAN, Tenn — They're hard to miss—brightly colored, with a little mohawk, little black mask and thick red beak. The male Northern Cardinal is one of the most vibrant and photogenic birds in the ...

Wildlife watchers have a chance to spot one of the rarest birds along the country's east coast in a wooded area at the University of Florida. Experts say Gainesville's newest feathered friend is a one ...

Port St. Lucie man obtains hours of yellow cardinal footage Ornithology expert: Rare allele may be circulating in local cardinal population Rare bird also seen near University of Florida in March For ...

Holiday images of cardinals on everything from greeting cards to table napkins are so common that the cardinal has been dubbed the “Christmas bird.” I can’t count the number of holiday greeting cards ...