The northern cardinal is the state bird of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Please note that none of the northern tier of states is on this list. That ...

There are only 10-12 yellow cardinals in North America, and Chelsea and Richard Curry found one in their backyard.

“That is a legit yellow cardinal,” Hill declared. This rare yellow cardinal has been frequenting backyard bird feeders in Rushville, Illinois, since February 2020.

We were seeking a rare bird in a northern Illinois savanna, an immature little blue heron. The bird is blue as an adult, but when it’s immature, it’s solid white, just as white as a great ...

The northern cardinal is Illinois’ state bird and is also the designated bird for several other states. The male cardinal boasts the red feathers the species is known for, while the female is ...

Researchers believe that the cardinal frequenting the Caldwells’ bird feeder in Erie, Pa., is a rare bilateral gynandromorph, half male and half female.

The Northern Cardinal is actually the state bird of seven states. Here’s how to attract them to your yard, and why they fight their own reflection.

Research about unique cardinal revealed Date: January 29, 2015 Source: Western Illinois University Summary: A biological sciences professor is receiving attention for his research and publication ...

Indiana wasn’t the first to make the cardinal its state bird. That title actually belongs to Illinois, which declared the cardinal to be its state bird in 1929.

Birds that call Illinois grasslands and wetlands home are in serious decline, according to a new conservation report. Why it matters: Birds are indicators of the overall health of their habitats ...

SPRINGFIELD (WREX) — We might be in Cubs country, but if you’re a Cardinals fan you can now show off your team pride. The St. Louis Cardinals unveiled a new permanent license plate in Illinois ...