The male Northern Cardinal is hard to miss. Its vibrant red head and black eye mask stands in stark contrast to winter’s bleary hues, spring’s pastel florals and summer’s bright greens. Once you learn ...

New research suggests that populations of the Northern Cardinal -- one of the most ubiquitous backyard birds in the United States -- are undergoing speciation in two adjacent deserts. This study, ...

“In richness of plumage, elegance of motion, and strength of song, this species surpasses all its kindred in the United States.” These words, written by John James Audubon in his work titled “The ...

Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to achieve distinction and uniqueness. North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to ...

Every morning at about 7 since late February, the cardinal has been singing its “Cheer, cheer, cheer” song in my yard. Now the American robin is singing, “Cheerily, cheerio,” adding to the growing ...

From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more stories about the winged creatures we love to see in our backyards (and beyond). The male Northern Cardinal is hard to miss.

New research suggests that populations of the Northern Cardinal --one of the most ubiquitous backyard birds in the United States-- are undergoing speciation in two adjacent deserts. This study, which ...