What Does Seeing a Cardinal Mean? For many bird lovers, the sight of a cardinal holds special meaning, sometimes evoking emotional or spiritual feelings. They say the vibrant red bird is an uplifting, ...

The vibrant red plumage of the male cardinals is not only eye-catching but also carries symbolism. The bright red color links ...

At first, I thought it was a female cardinal, which are mostly dull red and about the same size. Definitely not a stray ...

Female cardinals don’t get bright red because the genes responsible for converting carotenoids into red plumage are less active in them. Tap, tap, tap. This showoff knows he’s dashing and ...

A study in Ecology Letters shows birds worldwide make strategic decisions about how they live based on their environmental conditions. Some live fast, die young, and leave as many chicks as possible.

The birds can produce over 24 beautiful and complex tunes. Both female and male cardinals sing but the female's song is often longer and more complex. They have a clear, whistling tone which may ...