Only three yellow cardinal sightings are reported a year, making the bird's appearance a rare "one in a million" finding, Hill added. The mutation is analogous to albinism found in humans, Hill said.

He said the rare cardinal "behaved totally normal." But, in theory, he said that it could mate with either a female or male cardinal, depending on which of its hormones were active during mating ...

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 ...

A few years ago, another bilateral gynandromorph northern cardinal was discovered in northwestern Illinois, and its behaviors and social interactions were observed for more than 40 days total ...

Instead of brightly colored cardinals, however, Minnesotans receive a little holiday cheer during the coming holidays from an assortment of other red-colored birds, including male purple finches, ...

This bird, called the Northern Cardinal, is North Carolina’s state bird (six other states also claim the Northern Cardinal). The News & Observer dug in to see why this bird has become so ...

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 ...

The rare, yellow northern cardinal, which she nicknamed “Sunny,” quickly became a national sensation. Workman last saw the bird with a genetic color mutation in December 2020.

This time of year, just seeing a cardinal boosts my Christmas spirit. But I also know that the cardinal is a year-round Georgia resident that retains its shiny redness through all seasons.

4 unexpected facts about the Northern cardinal, a bird you should know better It sounds like a lightsaber and comes in rare colors. Top that. Purbita Saha Jul 26, 2021 4:53 PM EDT ...

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 b… ...

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 ...