Bright red cardinals are commonly part of Christmas cards, holiday decor and the general spirit of wintertime. This bird, called the Northern Cardinal, is North Carolina’s state bird (six other ...

Photos of A.I.–generated birds like the “Santa cardinal” are all over the internet and social media. By Nicholas Lund. Dec 28, 2023 12:00 PM. Image via Facebook. Copy Link Share Share Comment ...

Pyrrhuloxia birds look like cardinals; in fact, they are sometimes called the desert cardinal. This species an be found in the Southwest and has the same impressive crest as the northern cardinal ...

In late November 2023, an image went viral on Facebook, allegedly showing a rare, red-and-white cardinal. "Santa Cardinal is Comin’ to Town," one user captioned it: ...

In December 2023, we investigated a similar photograph, allegedly showing a rare, red and white "Santa cardinal" bird. Unfortunately, that photograph also turned out to be AI-generated.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s official state bird is the northern cardinal, according to IN.gov. The Hoosier State isn’t, however, the only state that claims ownership of the red-feathered bird.

Why is NC’s Cardinal the bird of Christmas? (Spoiler: It’s not just because it’s red) By Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska. Updated December 14, 2023 12:15 PM.

Why is NC’s Cardinal the bird of Christmas? (Spoiler: It’s not just because it’s red) By Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska. Updated December 14, 2023 12:15 PM.