This video shows a great example of molting with a very bald Blue Jay who also displays how he can store food (peanuts, in this case) in his “crop.” The crop is an expandable pouch in the throat that ...

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 ...

A Red-Bellied Woodpecker comes in for a landing on this tube feeder filled with hot pepper suet bits (no squirrels, raccoons, or bears here). A female House Finch and a male Northern Cardinal are ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The northern cardinal is quite a notorious bird. With its bright red plumage, the cardinal moves about much of the United States. The northern cardinal can be found as far ...

Recently I was lucky enough to capture this image of the beautiful head of a male northern cardinal. This bird will tolerate other songbirds around a bird feeder. The innocence of this friendly bird ...

As one of the most popular birds in America, it's easy to see why birdwatchers love their brilliant red plumage.

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 ...

The 1.4-ounce female Northern cardinal was squawking and squirming between Brian Rademacher’s fingers and then bit his hand, leaving a red mark, as he prepared to release her after putting a tiny ...

The state bird of North Carolina sticks out amongst the rest. It's beautiful, has positive associations, and stays around all year. Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to ...